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Cheaha Mountain Skyway |
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State:
Alabama
Submitted
By: Chris Frank
Date Submitted: Sep 07
Motorcycle Type: 05 Yamaha FZ6
Motorcycle Road Length: 44 Miles
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Road Scenery: 
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281
Runs along the spine of Cheaha Mountain in Eastern Alabama
near Talladega and offers beautiful scenic views of 20+
miles. The countryside is unspoiled by urban sprawl
and is heavily wooded inside the Talladega
National Forest. Wildlife abounds and it is not uncommon
to see deer, hawks and other animals. Route 49 comes off
the south side of the mountain and rolls through farms,
meadows and small towns. If you like scenery, this route
is for you!!
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Road Quality:
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Route
281 sweeps along the back of Cheaha Mountain at a blistering
pace. There are several slower switchbacks and decreasing
radius turns that will make even the most experienced motorcyclist
grin from ear to ear. The asphalt along 281 is pristine
and well marked. 49 offers up several miles of tight twisties
as it comes off the mountain on good asphalt.
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Roadside Amenities: 
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The
state park store on the top of the mountain offers most
of the basic necessities including gas. The Cheaha
State Park has some fantastic cabins that include whirl
pool Jacuzzi hot tubs. The are also a couple of gas stations
in Lineville.
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Written
Directions: This route starts just south of a small
town called DeArmanville, AL. From DeArmanville, take US
Hwy 431 south. Go about a mile or two and you will come
to the intersection of Route 281 and take a right and head
west towards the state park on Route 281 (This is the beginning
of this route). (WARNING: The Eastern most five miles of
this road are extremely dangerous to motorcycles as the
asphalt is covered in loose stone. Do not attempt any sharp
turns or high speeds!) After you pass through Cheaha State
Park Route 281 will dead end abruptly and you must turn
around and go back through the park. Once you get through
the state park and come off the mountain look for Route
49 and take it to the right (south). Follow 49 sown to the
routes' end point of Lineville, Alabama.
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