re: 8th Annual SPRING 2015 - Tail of the Dragon GTG-April 3, 4, 5 - 2015
*** Routes and Leaders ***
As of this time, leaders are TBA. In addition to the routes below, our leaders may offer runs thru "The Devil's Triangle" Devils Triangle TN survive this hostile two lane adventure..., a ride to the wonderful "Wheels Thru Time" Museum Wheels Through Time | The Museum That Runs, a visit to a microbrewery or winery, or perhaps someone will take us on a ride to "The Road to Nowhere" The Story of the Road To Nowhere with an option of a not-very-long walk down on one of a few foot trails accessible from the "nowhere" end of the road.
If there is interest, a sunset cruise on Fontana Lake (narrated by a local who knows well the history of the area) is a favorite. Check this post and entire thread later for updates and more information as we get closer to the event weekend.
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You can print these directions and bring them with you, however, if you travel in one of our groups, you really don't need them unless you wish to take off on your own during the drive.
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Cherohala Skyway run
Complete loop / Return through the Dragon
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Cherohala Skyway with double back
***This route does NOT include the Dragon***
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Cherokee/Smokey Mountain run
Complete Loop / Return through the Dragon
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I have no electronic map at this time, but we usually do a run to Franklin, NC that involves two GREAT twisty roads and a stop for lunch in Franklin or Robbinsville.
The drive ends with the option of heading back to the Lodge from Deal's Gap or continuing on thru the Dragon to it's and, and turning around and running it again, then back to the Lodge.
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***NEW FROM THE FALL 2014 DRAGON***
"PIZZA'S SUNSET CRUISE"
(Inspired by IndyFire, who insisted that the Cherohala Skyway/Dragon run was not enough for one day.)
Pizzaguy came up with this one in a rare moment of true inspiration, but had IndyFire not talked to me, I'd never have thought of it.
This one is ONLY 20.6 miles long and we will use it as a "day ender" on Saturday evening. We start with a scenic and slow drive thru a mountaintop residential area, then we pick up the pace with a run up Pizza's favorite three-mile-long hill, and then a moderate pace down a road that is a favorite with many of our veterans: Hellbender.
Total time: Less than 45 minutes so you are back to the Lodge in time for dinner.
Last edited by pizzaguy; Oct 8, 2014 at 07:45 AM.