Here are some ride maps we've put together....there are some great rides around Maggie Valley
Cherahala Skyway Loop
http://g.co/maps/65wu
Route: Hellbender, Tail of the Dragon, Cherahala Skyway & Hwy 74 Departure: @ 8am
Distance: approx. 245 miles Travel time: 8hrs Road type: twisties/sweepers/scenic
Stops: Fontana Dam, Deals Gap, Tellico Plains & scenic overlooks Road Captain: GaGator
Description: This route will satisfy most motorcycle enthusiast with a combination of twisties, sweepers and scenic views. After successfully completing the Hellbender and the Tail of the Dragon riders will continue on to Tellico Plains for lunch @ Town Square Café. Shortly after starting the Skyway riders will get to enjoy a short side trip through the Tellico River Gorge to Bald River Falls (19 mi loop) before returning to the Skyway. Riders will make stops at some of the higher elevation overlooks for the shutterbugs in the group.
After completing the Skyway in Robbinsville riders will take Hwy 74 along the Nantahala River returning to Maggie Valley.
*Riders will be able to top off @ Deals Gap, Tellico Plains & Cherokee.
Shiners Run:
http://g.co/maps/25z7
Route: NC 209, US 25, TN 107, I-40 Distance: approx. 110 mi Travel time: 3.5 hrs.
Departure time: 8am Road type: Twisty Road Captain: Roadkill
Stops: Trust General Store - Trust NC, Iron Horse Station – Hot Springs NC
Description: Shiners Run is 33 miles of twisties from I-40 to Hot Springs with little traffic and big trucks are prohibited. Some riders have rated the Shiners Run higher than the Dragon and Snake. From Hot Springs US 25 N takes riders to TN 107 (Del Rio TN) continuing to Fines Creek NC, TN 107 consisting of numerous switch backs and twisties. From Fines Creek riders exit onto Fines Creek RD to I-40 to return to Maggie Valley.
Brevard Loop:
http://g.co/maps/43pww
Distance: 108 mi Travel time: 3-4 hrs. Road type: twisty/sweepers Road Captain KewlRaider
Description: Hwy 276 takes riders past the Blue Ridge Parkway before making it’s decent toward Brevard. Riders wanting to cool off can stop @ Sliding Rock or Looking Glass Falls for a quick dip in the cool waters. From Brevard riders will continue on US- 64 to Hwy 215 running a gauntlet of twisties on their return trip to Maggie Valley.
Smoky Mountains Loop
http://g.co/maps/v4f4
Distance: 174 miles Travel time: approx. 6hrs Road type: twisty, sweepers, scenic
Route: 441, Foothills Parkway, Tail of the Dragon, Hellbender
Stops: New Found Gap, Smoky Mountains Visitor Center, Deals Gap, Fontana Dam
Description: Riders will get to enjoy scenic views at New Found Gap (5046 ft.) as well as along the Foothills Parkway before being challenged by the Tail of the Dragon. After a brief stop at Deals Gap riders face the Hellbender before returning to tell their stories of how they slayed the Dragon.
Newfound Rd Scenic
http://g.co/maps/zhb8
Distance: 82 mi Travel time: approx. 2.5 hrs. Road type: twisty/sweepers/scenic
Description: After a short ride to Trust NC and a quick visit to Trust General Store riders will proceed on Hwy 63 to Newfound Rd for a scenic ride back to Maggie Valley.
Bridal Veil Falls
http://g.co/maps/zeeux
Distance: 160 mi Travel time: approx. 5hrs Road type: twisty
Description: After reaching Wayah Rd riders will enjoy a series of twisties before reaching US-64 E towards Bridal Veil Falls (Old 64 runs behind the falls). Riders will then head back to Ellijay Rd for some more twisties before returning to Maggie Valley.
Ten Tunnels
http://g.co/maps/2ymux
Distance: 128 mi Travel time: 4-5 hrs. Road type: sweepers/scenic/twisty
Description: Hwy 151 starts out slow and easy with the last 4-5 miles turning into wicked curves and switchbacks. Once on the BRP riders will travel through the first of ten tunnels. Riders can make a short detour onto Hwy 215 to take on the challenges of Explorer Rd & Joe House Rd before returning back to the BRP and continuing to Maggie Valley. Riders will have multiple overlooks to enjoy from some of the higher elevations on the BRP
http://www.virtualblueridge.com/parkway_tour/overlooks/00431b.asp
*When approaching tunnels riders should reduce speed to prevent loss of traction due to wet conditions inside tunnel.
Lake Toxaway
http://g.co/maps/s337m
Distance: 122 mi Travel time: 3 -4 hrs. Road type: twisy/sweepers
Description: Riders will be challenged by the twisties of Hwy 215 as well as the views of Lake Toxaway as they travel US-281.