Wanting Friday morning to hurry & get here. 12 couples heading to our annual Carolina-Tennessee Biker Bunch at Maggie Valley. Ready for another run on our favorite roads. Cherohala Skyway, Foot Hills Parkway, Moonshiner/Hellbender 28, The 209 Rattler, Blue Ridge Parkway & of course The Dragon. Nightlife in Gatlinburg. Y'all come on and join us this weekend at The Maggie Valley Inn & Conference Center.

 

Howdy from Raleigh. Never been, but heard a lot about Maggie Valley. How long a ride from our area?

I'm not one to hit the roads on holiday weekends, but considering a ride before too late into fall. Is it the kind of thing that can be done on spur of the moment, find a decent place to stay upon arrival, or always need reservations?

 

I was just thinking of riding down this weekend too.

 

how is weather going to be down there

 

The wife and I spent last week in Maggie as always a Great time..We rode over to Asheville and found a art district that she enjoyed..But always a blast I recommend the mexican place next to the fairgrounds for something a little different than smoked pork or ribs....

 

Hey neighbor. For being a holiday weekend, the Dragon will be the only road that will be to crowded, but the crowds don't bother us. There is so much riding places up there. Maggie Valley is about 4.5 hours away. The Dragon..about 5.5. Normally, you don't need a reservation...but it's best. Plus there are so many places of different variety to stay pending on your taste. As far as I can tell...weather looks good. Always bring rain gear though. It gets a little chilly at nigh & early morning too. Area is very motorcycle friendly. Check these other places out too.

Here's a list of some of the best riding you'll find in the area.


http://www.dealsgap.com/

http://www.cherohala.com/

http://www.209therattler.com/

http://www.hellbender28.com/

http://www.moonshiner28.com/

http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/

http://theblueridgehighlander.com/sc...kway/index.php

 

Thanks! I always carry rain gear....ride 365 except for snow and ice. Just riding to GSO this weekend was chilly (relatively speaking) on the way out in the morning.

I just don't like being on the road for holiday weekends, bike or cage. Burned out on that kind of traffic long ago.