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3.5 out of 5 Rider Rating 3.5
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Routes 56 & 50 - Cumberland Plateau Tour

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Nov 30, 2006

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September 4, 2009
Great place to eat at Pelham, Simply Southern…
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Tipcat
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April 5, 2021
There’s construction on the twistiest part... on…
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Written Directions

Begin the ride just off Interstate 40 at Silver Point, exit 273. Follow Route 56 to Altamont then switch to Route 50 which will take you to the route's end point - Pelham, TN.

Scenery

Start of with beautiful views of Center Hill Lake. Then on to typical Cumberland Plateau scenery; views off high ridges of sprawling valleys below. Lots of forests and especially beautiful in October when leaves are turning. The end of the route (when you reach Altamount and get on Route 50) will take you off of the Cumberland Plateau and you'll have some nice views as you come down.

Drive Enjoyment

Good road surfaces. Marking is satisfactory; especially if you are riding in the daytime (which you must on this road). Traffic is light to nil. Hills, curves, some very steep and very sharp ... twisties, switchbacks, and some steep drop offs as you descend from the plateau. Overall, a great motorcycle road!

Tourism Opportunities

Good stops for eats etc. in Smithville or McMinnville. Neat little community of Beersheba Springs is at the end of a long winding climb up the plateau. You'll pass by some great parks ... Edgar Evins State Park ... the holmes creek recreational area and at the end South Cumberland recreation area.

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Guest
September 4, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
Great place to eat at Pelham, Simply Southern Cafe. When you hit Pelham, turn left on 41 for stones throw, on left!!!! Wife wants to ride there every weekend!!!
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Tipcat
April 5, 2021
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
There’s construction on the twistiest part... on 56 about 2 miles from 50.
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