A few of the favorites routes are detailed below for your consideration, but these are merely suggestions! Our rally home base is smack dab in the middle of some of the best roads in the US. South Carolina, North Carolina & Tennessee are within easy reach during day rides. You can head in virtually any direction and get some good riding and scenery. Click on your selected route where you can find files, recommended food, cool sights and more! For those wanting to mix in a bit of off-road in your sport touring CLICK HERE for the ADV routes page.
A few of the favorites routes are detailed below for your consideration, but these are merely suggestions! Our rally home base is smack dab in the middle of some of the best roads in the US. South Carolina, North Carolina & Tennessee are within easy reach during day rides. You can head in virtually any direction and get some good riding and scenery. Click on your selected route where you can find files, recommended food, cool sights and more! For those wanting to mix in a bit of off-road in your sport touring CLICK HERE for the ADV routes page.
TABLE OF CONTENTS - STREET ROUTES
TABLE OF CONTENTS - STREET ROUTES
Listed by total distance of the route from Dillard. Be sure to check back as we are continuing to add routes over the next few weeks!
Listed by total distance of the route from Dillard. Be sure to check back as we are continuing to add routes over the next few weeks!
GEORGIA SIX GAP LOOP 125
GEORGIA SIX GAP LOOP 125
125 MILES | 2 TO 4 HOURS | TWISTY
125 MILES | 2 TO 4 HOURS | TWISTY
A quick route if you are limited on time, this ride takes a direct route on US76 west to get to to the start and end of the famous double loop that takes you over ...drumroll...six different gaps! A classic loop filled with just about every type of technical corner and some fantastic roads that motorcyclists have enjoyed for many years.
A quick route if you are limited on time, this ride takes a direct route on US76 west to get to to the start and end of the famous double loop that takes you over ...drumroll...six different gaps! A classic loop filled with just about every type of technical corner and some fantastic roads that motorcyclists have enjoyed for many years.
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Available along the route in most towns (stops of note below)
Available along the route in most towns (stops of note below)
3 STATE QUICKIE 140
3 STATE QUICKIE 140
140 MILES | 3 TO 4 HOURS | TWISTY
140 MILES | 3 TO 4 HOURS | TWISTY
A fantastic technical loop that is ideal for a half day ride. Highlights included Warwoman Rd, NC28 & SC107. There are a number of routes build from this loop to add points of interest or mileage for a full day of super technical riding. Local towns include Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain Rest, Highlands, Cashiers, Lake Toxaway and Glenville.
A fantastic technical loop that is ideal for a half day ride. Highlights included Warwoman Rd, NC28 & SC107. There are a number of routes build from this loop to add points of interest or mileage for a full day of super technical riding. Local towns include Clayton, Pine Mountain, Mountain Rest, Highlands, Cashiers, Lake Toxaway and Glenville.
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Available along the route in most towns
Available along the route in most towns
CULLOWHEE MTN LOOP 200
CULLOWHEE MTN LOOP 200
200 MILES | 5 TO 6 HOURS | TWISTY
200 MILES | 5 TO 6 HOURS | TWISTY
Very technical triple loop packing in multiple climbs and descents on Cullowhee Mountain and through the Nantahala National Forest. Bask in the 'Land of the Mid-Day Sun'. Local towns include Highlands, Franklin, Erastus, Tuckasegee, Nantahala and Pine Mountain.
Very technical triple loop packing in multiple climbs and descents on Cullowhee Mountain and through the Nantahala National Forest. Bask in the 'Land of the Mid-Day Sun'. Local towns include Highlands, Franklin, Erastus, Tuckasegee, Nantahala and Pine Mountain.
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Available along the route in most towns (stops of note below)
Available along the route in most towns (stops of note below)
JOE BROWN HIGHWAY LOOP 210
JOE BROWN HIGHWAY LOOP 210
210 MILES | 5 TO 6 HOURS | TWISTY
210 MILES | 5 TO 6 HOURS | TWISTY
This one throws a bit of everything at you including some of the most technical stuff GA has to offer, beautiful lake views and Joe Brown Highway!! Local towns include Clayton, Tiger, Helen, Suches, Hiwasee, Unaka, Murphy, Brasstown, Warne and Hiawasee .
This one throws a bit of everything at you including some of the most technical stuff GA has to offer, beautiful lake views and Joe Brown Highway!! Local towns include Clayton, Tiger, Helen, Suches, Hiwasee, Unaka, Murphy, Brasstown, Warne and Hiawasee .
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Available along the route in most towns (stops of note below)
Available along the route in most towns (stops of note below)
FOOTHILLS PKWY LOOP 217
FOOTHILLS PKWY LOOP 217
217 MILES | 6 TO 7 HOURS | SCENIC
217 MILES | 6 TO 7 HOURS | SCENIC
Now open from US129 to US321, the Foothills Parkway holds some amazing views from many scenic pullouts. Much like the BRP, the Foothills draws lots of tourists and its best to get to it early or on a weekday. Local towns include Otto, Franklin, Robbinsville, Wears Valley, Chrerokee and Dillsboro.
Now open from US129 to US321, the Foothills Parkway holds some amazing views from many scenic pullouts. Much like the BRP, the Foothills draws lots of tourists and its best to get to it early or on a weekday. Local towns include Otto, Franklin, Robbinsville, Wears Valley, Chrerokee and Dillsboro.
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Available along the route in most towns (stops of note below)
Available along the route in most towns (stops of note below)
BUNCHA BRP 220
BUNCHA BRP 220
220 MILES | 6 TO 7 HOURS | SCENIC
220 MILES | 6 TO 7 HOURS | SCENIC
As the title hints, a bunch of the Blue Ridge Parkway looping from Dillard. A few larger State Roads to save some time for stops and lollygagging along the BRP. Local towns include Otto, Franklin, Dillsboro, Cherokee, Canton, Toxaway, Cashiers and Highlands.
As the title hints, a bunch of the Blue Ridge Parkway looping from Dillard. A few larger State Roads to save some time for stops and lollygagging along the BRP. Local towns include Otto, Franklin, Dillsboro, Cherokee, Canton, Toxaway, Cashiers and Highlands.
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Available along the route in most towns (stops of note below)
Available along the route in most towns (stops of note below)
DRAGON SKYWAY SHINER 241
DRAGON SKYWAY SHINER 241
241 MILES | 6 TO 7 HOURS | TWISTY
241 MILES | 6 TO 7 HOURS | TWISTY
Loop made up of some of the NCs most well known motorcycling roads. Lots and lots of technical twisties with not much distance between. Getting in and out of Dillard will be the straightest you will ride all day. Local towns include Franklin, Robbinsville, Tellico Plains and Vonore.
Loop made up of some of the NCs most well known motorcycling roads. Lots and lots of technical twisties with not much distance between. Getting in and out of Dillard will be the straightest you will ride all day. Local towns include Franklin, Robbinsville, Tellico Plains and Vonore.
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Available along the route in most towns (stops of note below)
Available along the route in most towns (stops of note below)
RATTLER RUN 254
RATTLER RUN 254
254 MILES | 5 TO 7 HOURS | TWISTY
254 MILES | 5 TO 7 HOURS | TWISTY
Of course snake names are ideal for twisty roads and the section of NC209 from Trust to Hot Springs , known as The Rattler, is a pretty good one. With a few larger roads to make a little time at the start, the rest of the route offers lots of technical twisties and awesome scenery. Local towns include Franklin, Sylva, Waynesville, Hot Springs, Canton, Lake Toxaway and Mountain Rest.
Of course snake names are ideal for twisty roads and the section of NC209 from Trust to Hot Springs , known as The Rattler, is a pretty good one. With a few larger roads to make a little time at the start, the rest of the route offers lots of technical twisties and awesome scenery. Local towns include Franklin, Sylva, Waynesville, Hot Springs, Canton, Lake Toxaway and Mountain Rest.
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Available along the route in most towns (stops of note below)
Available along the route in most towns (stops of note below)
PRETTY PLACE PLUS 268
PRETTY PLACE PLUS 268
268 MILES | 6 TO 8 HOURS | TWISTY
268 MILES | 6 TO 8 HOURS | TWISTY
The Fred W. Symmes Chapel (aka Pretty Place) certainly is a must see while in the area. If you haven't ever been...go! If you have...go back again! A dazzling day ride from our rally point you will get a mix of everything in this ride. Local towns include Highlands, Toxaway, Brevard, Rosman, Waynesville, Salem and Walhalla.
The Fred W. Symmes Chapel (aka Pretty Place) certainly is a must see while in the area. If you haven't ever been...go! If you have...go back again! A dazzling day ride from our rally point you will get a mix of everything in this ride. Local towns include Highlands, Toxaway, Brevard, Rosman, Waynesville, Salem and Walhalla.
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Available along the route in most towns
Available along the route in most towns
LITTLE SWITZERLAND RUN 360
LITTLE SWITZERLAND RUN 360
360 MILES | 8 TO 9 HOURS | MIXED
360 MILES | 8 TO 9 HOURS | MIXED
A long day ride from Dillard will get you to the heart of the Pisgah National Forest and the extra technical NC80, NC226 and NC226A. This loop has a little bit of everything including the Smoky Mtn Expressway, Blue Ridge Parkway and miles of more technical riding. Local towns include Clayton, Pine Mountain, Slater, Lake Lure, Marion, Little Switzerland, Bat Cave, Hendersonville, Sylva and Franklin.
A long day ride from Dillard will get you to the heart of the Pisgah National Forest and the extra technical NC80, NC226 and NC226A. This loop has a little bit of everything including the Smoky Mtn Expressway, Blue Ridge Parkway and miles of more technical riding. Local towns include Clayton, Pine Mountain, Slater, Lake Lure, Marion, Little Switzerland, Bat Cave, Hendersonville, Sylva and Franklin.
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Cool Stuff:
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Available along the route in most towns (stops of note below)
Available along the route in most towns (stops of note below)