Route 181 - Joanas Ridge to Morganton

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.

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.

7 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

When I ride to the mountains 181 is always a stop on the list. After a rain I will not ride hard at all because like someone else stated it can be like ice. I brought my friends I ride with up there and they love it as well. The fast sweepers is much different than the tight turns of Old 18 so we get a mixture during our rides. Close to the Blue Ridge Parkway as well to get around to other top rides in NC.