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4.37 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.37
53 Reviews

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Feb 28, 2009

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Guest
July 21, 2009
Found this one by accident when Blueridge was…
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May 29, 2014
RIDERS BEWARE: just north of the Mt Mitchell Golf…
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Written Directions

Start this motorcycle ride in a town called Pleasant Gardens, NC which is about 30 mi east of Asheville off US Highway 70. Head north out of Pleasant Gardens on NC 80 and just stay on NC 80 as it crosses the Blue Ridge Parkway and continue north all the way up to US Highway 19 in the town of Micaville, NC.

Scenery

Climbs 2500' in elevation. Crosses Blue Ridge Parkway east of Mt Mitchell. Beautiful lake on south end and great views of Mt Mitchell at Mt Mitchell golf course.



Photo contributed by visitor in Jun 09: "A switchback just before the Blue Ridge Parkway." Update provided by CptUSA on 6/25/12: The scenery is beautiful and unimpeded by commercialism. Once past the final residences there is nothing but road road and road.

Drive Enjoyment

Good road condition. More curves and elevation changes than the Dragon's tail with a lot less traffic also. Several switchbacks. Not for the novice rider. Update provided by CptUSA on 6/25/12: The road is on a steep incline providing a whole new set of challenges. Asphalt is is good condition with only normal brush and gravel from time to time. Light traffic, nasty switchbacks, and towards the top there is a virtual slalom of quick tight turns.

Tourism Opportunities

Not much here but a great ride. Get on Blue Ridge up to Mt Mitchell. Stop at golf course for something to drink. Fill up before you go. Update provided by CptUSA on 6/25/12: There is nothing on this road but road. Amenities are in Marion at the entrance or in Burnsville many miles beyond the BRP.

Motorcycle Road Additional info

Update provided by CptUSA on 6/25/12: https://www.thedevilnc80.com/ This gives pictures and descriptions as well. I am not affiliated with the site but having ridden the road dozens of times, I felt it needed its own listing here. - View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo weather .
 

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Guest
June 3, 2013
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Don't blame the road for a riders lack of skill. The road did not kill him. His mistake did.
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nighthawkguy
July 9, 2017
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Motorcycle Type : Standard
By far the funnest road I have ever ridden. Yesterday was my 1st time riding it, I am a beginning rider who just started riding 1 month ago. I live off of NC-209 "The Rattler" so I thought this would be no big deal since I learned to ride on The Rattler...boy was I wrong. I rode it Southbound, and layed down my bike on a curve a little before getting to the lake. I'm okay, bike is okay...looking forward to riding it again once my bike is back up and running, and riding within my limits now that I know what they are haha
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Guest
July 4, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
I grew up on Highway 80 and know this road like the back of my hand. My parents still live about a mile from the Parkway in the Busick community. I still love riding 80 from the parkway down to Pleasant Gardens (we call it Buck Creek Rd). I would love to see more people riding 80, pass the word.
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