NC Hwy 261- Roan Mountain Road - By Miss_Mo

Did this route as part of a ride from Roan Mountain to Marion, including the Devil's Whip. We enjoyed this section more than the Whip, as there was very little traffic, even on a Sunday in July. While it was about 90 in the low areas down the mountain, we were really comfortable in the high 70s-low 80s on this part of the ride. We did come across gravel in the corners quite a bit, but you just have to be aware.