High Heaven Ride

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Average Rating - This road has been rated by 3 visitors

State: North Carolina
Date Submitted: November 1, 2002
Submitted by: NCCOP
Motorcycle Road Length: 50 Miles

Written Directions

You need to start in Highlands, NC. From their take Highway 28 north-northwest toward Franklin.

Scenery

On this route you will go through Nantahala Gorge with a view of the waterfall from the top of the road. Near the gorge is the Dry Fall waterfall, which you can actually drive behind the fall. You will drive along Fontana Lake (which borders the Great Smokey Mountain National Park) and end up at Deal's Gap.

Road Quality

This road is Highway 28 starting in Highland and ending at Deal's Gap. The road has lots of twists, sharp curves, but it is fairly level all the way through. If you haven't been on this route you need to try it. The views are beautiful and the road is never straight. The road is very smooth, so you'll ride with ease.

Roadside Amenities

There are pull off spots all along this route, even in the area along the river. You can take a swim to cool off during the hot day. You won't find many gas stations, shops, or restaurants along this route, so you need to stop at the towns that are on this route. You will ride through Highland, Franklin, Lauada and Fontana Village.

Additional Info

- View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo weather . - Visit North Carolina web site.

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Reviewed by Guest on February 16, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Bobby Torrey
motorcycle_year: 1996
motorcycle_make: Kawasaki
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: Great views and a very pleasant ride thru some of the prettiest landscape this side of heaven.
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Reviewed by Guest on October 21, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: 10 Spot
motorcycle_year: 1986
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: Coming out of the Highlands stay on HWY 64/28 to Franklin then continue on 28 (Hell Bender) to the Dragon. This is a great ride I have done it many times.
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Reviewed by Guest on July 3, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Brad
motorcycle_year: 2007
motorcycle_make: Triumph
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: Dry Falls is currently closed June '08. But, Bridal Veil Falls is always open just a couple miles south of Dry Falls. Go east on 28 to Sapphire to Whitewater Falls, follow signs.
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