Full Day of North Carolina Twisties Loop

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State: North Carolina
Date Submitted: July 1, 2008
Submitted by: Finkenator9
Motorcycle Road Length: 133 Miles

Written Directions

Start in Waynesville, NC and take hwy 23 south to hwy 107 south. 107 is really pretty and fairly easy until you get near the lake. When you get to Cashiers, to east on 64 thru Sapphire to hwy 281 S. Go south on 281 about 7 miles to Whitewater Falls. 20 min hike, well worth it. Get back to 64 and go east again to Toxaway Falls (look for the restaurant I mention above - just before the bridge). Pretty twisty past Toxaway to Brevard, then take US 276 N to Sliding Rock (signs). Continue on past sliding rock and head all the way up to the route's end at Maggie Valley.

Scenery

You'll be traveling through the beautiful Nantahala National Forest known for it's deep mountain gorges and valleys . The lake off Route 107 is gorgeous! Whitewater Falls off Route 281 is worth the 20 minute hike to see it. Stop and wear your swimsuit and slide down Sliding Rock off 276.

Bring your bathing suit for a slide down Slide Rock

Road Quality

If you want twisties, you've found the right post! Hwy 276 is one of most twisty roads I've ever been on ... it's a mini-dragon. All of these hwy's are great ... no issues or problems.

Stop at the Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum

Photo contributed by visitor in May 09: "This is a picture of Linville Falls which is just off the blue ridge near Spruce Pine!"

Photo contributed by visitor in May 09: "This is a picture of Linville Falls which is just off the blue ridge near Spruce Pine!"

Roadside Amenities

Gas up in Waynesville, Cashiers, or Brevard. Lots of restaurants in Brevard and Waynesville. Heading east into Toxaway Falls, just before the bridge you will find a restaurant w/a paved which is a nice place for lunch. Sunday had live bluegrass music. Also, there is a type of zoo if you will off 276 that is free on Tuesdays. Stop to see Sliding Rock off 276 and bring your swimsuit to slide down Sliding Rock. As you finish up the loop, you will make your way back to Waynesville and Maggie Valley. Here I recommend Legends bar in Maggie valley. If you like old motorcycles, go thru the Wheels Thru Time Motorcycle Museum, well worth the $12 admission!

Heading east into Toxaway Falls, just before the bridge you will find a restaurant w/a paved which is a nice place for lunch. Sunday had live bluegrass music.

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Reviewed by Guest on January 25, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: crowe
motorcycle_year: 1998
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Other
Comment: Wheels through time is still in maggie valley they thought about moving but didn't, they will be open mid march thursday-Sunday. Thanks
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Reviewed by Guest on October 3, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: nick
motorcycle_year: 2001
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: rode the ride in july was a great ride lots of gas good food great views lots of trwist and turns not for the beginner had a great time stayed in maggie vally apple cover inn great place good people clean rooms biker friendly
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Reviewed by Guest on August 20, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Nighthawk
motorcycle_year: 1982
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Sport-Touring
Comment: "Wheels Through Time" is still operating in Maggie Valley. Check their website for opening times dates. I was there on 08-10-09. If you LOVE old bikes the way I do. Then this is a must see
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Reviewed by Guest on June 6, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: bik3rbunny
motorcycle_year: 2005
motorcycle_make: Kawasaki
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: Wheels Through Time seems to still be in NC based on their webpage info. No mention of a move that I can see. Wheels Through Time 62 Vintage Lane Maggie Valley North Carolina 28751 Tel - 828-926-6266 Special Opening -- May 14, 2009 For the past several weeks, we've been working on a host of special events at the museum for this upcoming season. The first of these events -- The SmokeOut Long Road Stop at Wheels Through Time, will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2009.
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Reviewed by Guest on February 25, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Guide Rider
motorcycle_year: 2006
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: Wheels through Time is gone! Moved to AZ! Too bad! Great place! See you out west Dale!!
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