Appalation Trail motorcycle trip suggestions needed!

**grannypat** · 05-20-2013, 21:17

Check out the Tail of the Dragon. Nice curvy road: http://www.tailofthedragonmaps.com/
Rattler is also an interesting ride: http://smokymountainrider.com/?p=4295

**chattalotchuck** · 05-21-2013, 06:46

Dude I've put over 33,000 miles on my bike in 3 years and over 20,000 of em up in those hills. That includes dozens of great rides. If you want to stop by chattanooga and I'll do a thousand or more with you.

**bowyorang** · 05-21-2013, 17:52

Originally Posted by chuck

Dude I've put over 33,000 miles on my bike in 3 years and over 20,000 of em up in those hills. That includes dozens of great rides. If you want to stop by chattanooga and I'll do a thousand or more with you.

Chuck,
You got my attention!
I'll holler at you.

**v0odoo98** · 05-21-2013, 20:46

I have ridden from Upstate NY down to the SNP and the BRP each year since 2008. All I can say is it is addicting and wish I lived closer. I do really like the section from The area of Boone to Cherokee!!

Safe Travels!!

**bowyorang** · 05-23-2013, 21:20

Does anyone have any where to camp tips? I did a preliminary looking at a couple maps and I didn't see any campgrounds. Does anyone know of or have any suggestions on where to camp?

**hppyfngy** · 05-24-2013, 16:18

Originally Posted by bowyorang

Does anyone have any where to camp tips? I did a preliminary looking at a couple maps and I didn't see any campgrounds. Does anyone know of or have any suggestions on where to camp?

Like in what area? The BRP itself has a number of campgrounds along it's length. All very nice.

http://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisi...ge-parkway.htm

And there are many nearby it.

Also Willville is pretty famous for motorcycle camping. I've never been there but everybody says it's great.

http://www.willvillebikecamp.com/

**Pretbek** · 05-24-2013, 16:54

Originally Posted by hppyfngy

Like in what area? The BRP itself has a number of campgrounds along it's length. All very nice.

http://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisi...ge-parkway.htm

And there are many nearby it.

Also Willville is pretty famous for motorcycle camping. I've never been there but everybody says it's great.

http://www.willvillebikecamp.com/

I was at Willville MC campground for the first time a few weeks ago. It is a very nice campsite, the owner is great, there are warm showers there as well as a campfire each night.

**hawkerev** · 05-24-2013, 17:09

Most of the BRP in Western North Carolina has had the speed limit dropped to 35 MPH, 45 MPH is the Max. Sweet drive from MNT Mitchel up to Grave Yard Fields ... Lots to view and do, with short hikes galore!

happy birthday!

**bowyorang** · 05-24-2013, 17:19

Thanks for the info on camping. Not real sure what part... Since I've never been there I don't know what to expect.
Is there anywhere to park a bike and walk down a trail a little ways to set up your own camp? Ya..I'm cheap.

**chattalotchuck** · 05-25-2013, 08:37

The best campground Ive stayed at is the iron horse motorcycle lodge near deals gap they have camp sites cabins, hot showers etc... They serve breakfast and dinner i had salmon and baked potato... its south of the dragon on the moonshiner hwy #28.