Possible Routes

[Wassup]

One of the guys on the Goldwing forum I visit had posted the following as being nice rides in the Hendersonville area. I don't know the area at all, so I have no idea where these roads are, but here is what he suggested as nice rides:

Route #1.

US-64 east out of Hendersonville to Bat Cave.
NC-9 from Bat Cave, then right onto Old Fort Road to Old Fort.
US-70 east out of Old Fort, then left onto NC-80.
Follow NC-80 up the mountain. After crossing the BRP, follow 80 down the mountain to Micaville.
Head east on US-19E for a couple of miles, then left back onto NC-80.
Follow 80 to Loafers Glory and have a cheeseburger lunch at Bonnie and Clyde's joint.
After your meal head west on NC-226 through Toecane and Red Hill.
Just past Red Hill turn left onto NC-197.
When 197 turns hard right and crosses the railroad track, go straight on Huntdale Road.
When you cross the river, keep right on Huntingdale Road and follow it to US-19W.
Right on 19W to the end. You are in Tennessee now.
Turn left onto TN-352 and follow it back into NC where the road becomes NC-212.
Where 212 joins NC-208 turn left onto 208.
At the junction with US-25 turn right and follow this route to Hot Springs (nice places to eat here, too).
In Hot Springs turn left (stay straight actually) onto NC-209 and follow it all the way to Waynesville.
Out of Waynesville head east on US-276 through Cruso, over the mountain to Brevard.
Out of Brevard take US-64 back to Hendersonville.

Lots of curves, good scenery, relatively uncrowded roads.

Here's another.

Route #2.

US-64 to Brevard.
US-276 over the mountain past Cruso.
Turn left onto NC-215 at the junction with 276.
Follow 215 to its junction with US-64. Turn left, then right onto US-178 at Rosman.
Follow 178 into South Carolina to the junction with SC-11.
Turn left onto 11 and enjoy the scenery to your left.
Turn left onto US-276 and follow it back into North Carolina.
In Brevard turn right onto US-64 back to Hendersonville.

Curvy roads, good scenery, shorter than route #1.

[sadie43]

cool that you are thinking about the rides......I am working with Highlandman (Glenn) who lives in the area, Our sat ride promises to be a great one similar to the route 2 you have but longer .....I promise to get the schedule posted in the next couple of weeks all the rides will be good I promise......I have traveled up there quite often so have a good working knowledge of the area...........thanks for the ideas!

[rickbb]

If we go to down town Hot Springs we'll have to make time to soak in the natural hot mineral waters.

[Wassup]

Sadie,

Two of my good friends are planning on riding down from Alexandria VA, and Akron OH to ride with us. I am not sure what day they plan to arrive. So add 2 more to the list, Brian and Tom.

We are still planning on riding up together on Thursday, right? I took vacation on Thurs and Fri.

I can't wait!!

[sadie43]

Originally Posted by Wassup

Sadie,

Two of my good friends are planning on riding down from Alexandria VA, and Akron OH to ride with us. I am not sure what day they plan to arrive. So add 2 more to the list, Brian and Tom.

We are still planning on riding up together on Thursday, right? I took vacation on Thurs and Fri.

I can't wait!!

yup sure are.....thrusday 5 am hope that isnt too early for you......we have to meet up with Brice in Jax ....who I think is still looking for a roomate if anyone is looking to cut costs

[Wassup]

Originally Posted by sadie43

yup sure are.....thrusday 5 am hope that isnt too early for you

5am???? 5am??? The chickens aren't even awake yet!!! 5am???
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OK, 5am it is...