Climbing Grand Father Mountain

[carreramia]

So I continue to plan this trip we'll take in June down the Blue Ridge Parkway...some of you have already responded on an other thread with ideas on twisties and other things to plan for. But my question is I've heard it is difficult to drive a motorcycle up to the top of Grand Father Mountain, that it is steep and twisty and you have to deal with cars ahead of you. Some say it is not recommended. Hmmm.....It's 2 miles according to their website, and we plan to be there in the middle of the week which may reduce car traffic. Anyone here has any experience doing this?

[2wheelsforme]

That is exactly what I would be looking for if I was in the area on my bike. Look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqwNwxko1dw

[Allen Framen]

I have not ridden to the top of Grandfather Mountain. The last time I was in the area, traffic was so heavy that I turned around. I think that it was an opening weekend.

That being said, an F6B can handle twisties with steep elevation changes. However, you must allow extra room in front of you so that you can complete each hairpin turn without having to stop. And when negotiating an uphill hairpin, start slowly enough that you can stay on the gas until you have exited the hairpin and can reach the ground with either foot.

I hope that makes sense.

allen

[carreramia]

That is exactly what I would be looking for if I was in the area on my bike. Look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqwNwxko1dw

Thanks!! Perfect, now we know what to expect! What views!!

[speedjunkie]

Been up 2x on bikes. You can't get up enough speed except down to be dangerous. You do have to worry about too slow and potentially falling over. It's worse near the top. I was there in June & September, traffic wasn't an issue.




Mike

[53driver]

I've got a friend who rode up Grandfather Mountain one-handed.
Not your average rider.....
Cheers,
Steve

[Phantom]

That is exactly what I would be looking for if I was in the area on my bike. Look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqwNwxko1dw

Excellent Video !!!

I did this run several years ago, it was not as difficult as some in our group at that time had made it out to be. Today it will cost you $20 to enter.

[Steve 0080]

Some...new riders find trouble deciding which foot to put down. Other than that, pace yourself so you don't need to stop!

Worth the trip up to the top.

[fast eddie]

Well worth the ride no worries just use your head enjoy the view and be safe. Been up there around8-10 times loved every trip

[willtill]

They looked like they were hauling ass in that video... maybe it was just the FPS being played back at a slightly more than normal speed.