Following the Ocoee Down In Tennessee: Tennessee Motorcycle Rides

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Title: Following the Ocoee Down In Tennessee

State: Tennessee

Submitted By: Anonymous

Date Submitted: Jul 00

Motorcycle Type: ?

Motorcycle Road Length: 26 Miles

Motorcycle Road Scenery:

This route is situated in the southeast corner of Tennessee and takes you to and through the Cherokee National Forest by way of the Ocoee River Gorge. The section of the route that is in the Cherokee National Forest is an official (actually the first one in the country) National Forest Byway. One of the best things about this route is that this part of Tennessee is loaded with some of the best motorcycle roads in all of the Appalachian Mountains. Take your own side trips and find and submit your own “MotorcycleRoads route.” Smokey mountains ... a beautiful lake ... a powerful river … thick forest … this route is loaded with scenery!! The route itself hugs the sides of the beautiful Lake Ocoee, which is nestled in between tall mountains. This lake is actually a reservoir that has been formed by the construction of the Ocoee Dam. Along the route there are many scenic overlooks for you to pull over at and take in the magnificent views of the lake and mountains. The road later follows the twisting path of Ocoee River as you head east and finally out of the National Forest into the very corner of Tennessee.

Motorcycle Road Quality:

The roads on this route are top quality motorcycle roads. The mountain roads are full of twists and turns and elevation changes. This part of the state is less traveled and so you may have them to yourself at times.

Motorcycle Roadside Amenities:

In the town of Ocoee (and the Ocoee River) is a major center for adventure outfitters that offer activities such as whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, 1-800-251-4800), for more links. And the Cherokee National Forest is loaded with opportunities for horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking and camping. In Ducktown you can find a few restaurants and places to stay … there is a nice B&B here called the White HouseAlso, don’t forget, the Great Smokey Mountain National Park is only a couple hours away and is a world-class center for outdoor activities and scenery.

Directions:

This route is very simple to describe. Grab a road atlas and you will see the town of Ocoee in the southeast corner of Tennessee (near Cleveland TN). From Ocoee just travel east along highway 64 to Ducktown Tennessee.

Additional Information:

      - View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo weather.
      - Ocoee River Rafting
      - Ocoee Outdoor Adventure Sites

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Stevie - 2007 Harley-Davidson

Posted 221 days ago

This is indeed a beautiful ride, but beware of HUGE congestion in the upper reaches of Lake Ocoee. The rafters are there in force at certain times during the summer months. Numerous buses hauling them in & out are both parked on the shoulders as well as using the roadway. Not trying to scare anyone away, but please just be aware of the crowd if they are there and use extreme caution as you enjoy the trip.

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