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4.6 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.6
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Buffalo Shoals Road

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Sep 30, 2005

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TNSC Bike Owner
71 McR Points
September 8, 2020
Great windy roads- very pretty area. I'd do it…
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Dudewatson
89 McR Points
November 18, 2020
Really curvy and a slow road!! Some great views…
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Written Directions

From Highway 64 in Lake Lure, NC go east toward Rutherfordton. After approximately 4 miles you will past a golf course that is on both sides of the road. At the end of the straight there is a slight left and a sharp uphill right. Just before the top of the hill turn left on Buffalo Shoals Rd. between Point of View Restaurant and the Dam Marina.

Scenery

This road follows the southern edge of Lake Lure in Rutherford County, NC. It provides views of the lake and surrounding mountains if you're brave enough to take you eyes off the road.

Drive Enjoyment

Note: This road is curvy and not for beginners. Second gear is too fast for some turns. Also law enforcement in the area is notorious for writing speeding and left of center citations.

Tourism Opportunities

There is not much to do along the road but Lake Lure and Chimney Rock have a lot to offer. Lake Lure has a public beach, lake tours, restaurants, motels, bars, etc. Chimney Rock has hiking, shopping, restaurants, etc. Both of these areas are filled with tourists when the weather is nice so expect traffic.

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TNSC Bike Owner
September 8, 2020
71 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Great windy roads- very pretty area. I'd do it again.
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Dudewatson
November 18, 2020
89 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Really curvy and a slow road!! Some great views of Lake Lure and you get to drive across the dam, which was built in 1925. Food available in Lake Lure and this is not far from NC 9 into Black Mountain, which is a great bike road also.
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JT17
June 29, 2017
2 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Other
Rode this yesterday; lots of fun. Was definitely dragging my pegs on a number of turns, and even catching some of the vegetation growing out of the cliffs on some of the inside turns. As a previous reviewer said, you never really get out of second gear. Some fantastic views of Lake Lure if you can stop for a minute to appreciate; no time for looking while you are riding though, too many tight turns. Definitely worth the ride.
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