Blue Ridge Parkway trip.....
....on my new F6B. (BTW, I had been posting the last couple of weeks and was "erased", but here I'm back...). So, taking the auto train up from Fla, to near DC, going west to start at the Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park area and taking a week going south, through the Dragon, and back to FL. Planning this trip for mid-June. Anyone with observations about weather, tips for things to avoid, or anything that can help me and my group plan the trip would be appreciated.
A few things to keep in mind
Even in June, riding the mountains can and will get cold especially in the morning. I have ridden the BRP from one end to the other in late June and it never got out of the 60s.
About 30 miles before you get to Asheville, NC on the BRP, exit on Highway 80 toward Marion, NC. It is also a nice little town to stay and lots of motels and restaurants. The ride on US 80 is the best kept secret in the Smokey Mountains and I have never seen it crowded and it is a lot more fun than the Dragon. Trust me on this one.
great stuff, any suggested exits?
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2wheelsforme
Some of my favs along the Skyway and the BRP are the roads going down to the small communities on either side. Some of the best twisties are those because of the elevation changes needed to get down and back up to the parkway.
any suggestions about places to get off the BRP that you would recommend? obviously, we don't have time for even many of them but if you have one or two favorites, especially one or two to spend the night, it would be appreciated.
that will take some planning,,,,thanks!!
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2wheelsforme
Wow you have lots of choices. Skyline and the BRP both ca..... set of maps for the Smokies.
awesome info, now to sit down with maps and plot this out.....thanks!!