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4.45 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.45
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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Jun 30, 2008

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Guest
January 25, 2010
Wheels through time is still in maggie valley…
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August 20, 2009
"Wheels Through Time" is still operating in…
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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

Drive Enjoyment

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!"

Tourism Opportunities

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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brwsold
August 26, 2020
31 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
This is a fun loop. I have done this ride and quite a few variations of side roads. The most fun time was when we did the whole ride in the poring rain. It was a ride we planned to do before heading back home to Florida. We had turned over 800 miles for the to date and were trying to keep up our 1000 mile average. It's even better when its dry out and the leaves are changing in late October.
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Dudewatson
November 19, 2020
89 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
This is a great road to ride. Curves, waterfalls, views. Expect a crowd in the leaf season. And look for traffic around Brevard in the hot summer months at sliding rock.
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Rib75
February 17, 2021
12 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
We always try to ride this when in NC
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