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4.44 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.44
18 Reviews

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Apr 30, 2006

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Guest
August 8, 2010
I live in Morganton, NC and I often take this…
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June 24, 2012
I've ridden this road on countless bikes. It is…
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Written Directions

Get yourself to Morganton, NC and from there its very easy ... just take route 181 north all the way to Joanas Ridge.

Scenery

Mountains, mountains, and more mountains ... GREAT mountain views from the top.

Drive Enjoyment

Just paved in 2005, beware of wet road like ice when wet ... like fly paper when dry!!! Watch for cops after 9am on weekends.

Tourism Opportunities

Great store at top gas, food, and clean restrooms.

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Mark B.
July 20, 2020
262 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
One of the best in NC. Ride it north towards the mountains and you can stay on the throttle almost all the way. Wide sweepers that often have slow vehicle lanes built in. That means no slowdowns for RVs or commercial trucks. They move over, you move forward! Plenty of eats in Morganton and at the northern end you are close to Boone.
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joefernandez3
July 21, 2019
2 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Other
Rode this today, 7-21-2019

I recommend going this route to enter the Blue Ridge Parkway if around the Morganton area.
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Redlinez
April 19, 2018
2 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
This is one of the best motorcycle or car roads I've ever ridden! Very smooth pavement with a few passing areas. You can truly see through most all the turns and maintain a very "entertaining" pace. I don't remember any stores being open along the route any longer. Great overlook about halfway up or so too. The great riding continues around Linville, Newland, etc.
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