NC Riders - Morrow Mountain 27 September - Page 3

Musgofasa · 08-12-2008

Where ya gonna be Charles? I was planning on heading to Mt Mitchell Saturday or Sunday, but it appears the BRP is closed there so we might be going more towards Table Rock State park area.

Catch you guys later,
Robert

Bignastie · 08-12-2008

well i will plan to be there, dave i probably just meet up with you. i will be coming from lincolnton. i have been to the mountain a couple times. sounds like a fun ride.

wild_deuce03 · 08-12-2008

Awesome! Starting to sound like we are going to have a pretty good turn out.

NCDave · 08-12-2008

Jeff said he'll probably ride down too. We'll make definite plans when it gets closer.

trjam · 08-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musgofasa

Where ya gonna be Charles? I was planning on heading to Mt Mitchell Saturday or Sunday, but it appears the BRP is closed there so we might be going more towards Table Rock State park area.

Catch you guys later,
Robert

the parkway is closed from the west coming from Asheville to Mount Mitchell. From the east you can go I-40 to Marion to 80 and get their from thatway near Burnsville. I was up there 3 weeks ago and it was perfect.

Yes Dave, Jeff is coming since that is me. lol Wife coming to.

NCDave · 08-13-2008

So, what did you do when you rode past???

There's also blockage just above Blowing Rock. Replacing a bridge, I believe.

trjam · 08-13-2008

there is but it detours off the parkway down to the Lowes in Boone and you turn left to head towards Blowing Rock and can get back on the parkway there. It isnt bad. But the fastest way to Mt. Mitchell is 77 to 40 to Marion to 80. The overlook on top is closed for repairs but is suppose to open soon.

NCDave · 08-13-2008

Where's the next place to pick up the parkway going south from MM? if you have to come down 80, can you pick it up in Asheville, or do they route you around the north side someplace?

trjam · 08-13-2008

The Blue Ridge Parkway is open to Mount Mitchell from the northern access only via highway 80. All southern Parkway access (from Asheville) will be closed into the summer season due to a retaining wall failure. To reach the park from Asheville, take I-40 E. to 70-E at Old Fort. Take 70 to 80-N to the Parkway. Head south on the Parkway to state highway 128 (Mount Mitchell State Park road).

NCDave · 08-13-2008

yeah, that's to get to MM, but if I'm heading south, do you know where they are detouring to? I'm not familiar with the roads north of the parkway to know if they are going that direction, or taking traffic down 80, then west on 70 and pick up the parkway someplace in Asheville?

NCDave · 08-13-2008

meaning I'm wanting to ride on south PAST MM and all the way down to Cherokee.

trjam · 08-13-2008

dont know, but I bet if you called them they can tell you.

NCDave · 08-13-2008

I'll have to find out because our trip on 9/18 we're planning to take the parkway down. I guess it's no biggie because we're not going to get lost or anything, but I was just curious.

trjam · 08-13-2008

or do like me. I am never to proud to pull in and ask directions from the locals. Got my last ones at a Wendys up there. lol

NCDave · 08-13-2008

Oh stop or we'll ban you from motorcycles!

yeah...done that too!

NCDave · 08-14-2008

trjam · 08-14-2008

you going bump this one for another 6 weeks.

NCDave · 08-14-2008

until my head hurts!

wild_deuce03 · 08-14-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCDave

until my head hurts!

I'm with you. Bump.

Kenny · 08-14-2008

This thread started out as a plan for nc riders ( plus anyone else) to meet at Morrow Mountian on sept.27th. for a meet and greet and a eating out afterwards! Now the thing has turned out to be which direction to ride the blue ridge parkway!! Now what's the deal on Morrow Mountian!?

08-12-2008	#41 (permalink)
Musgofasa '08 ZX10R BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Spartanburg SC Posts: 450	Where ya gonna be Charles? I was planning on heading to Mt Mitchell Saturday or Sunday, but it appears the BRP is closed there so we might be going more towards Table Rock State park area. Catch you guys later, Robert __________________ Do not operate in closed in spaces or on small islands

08-12-2008	#42 (permalink)
Bignastie Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, NC Posts: 340	well i will plan to be there, dave i probably just meet up with you. i will be coming from lincolnton. i have been to the mountain a couple times. sounds like a fun ride. __________________ 2003 Vulcan 1600 Classic

08-12-2008	#43 (permalink)
wild_deuce03 Uggh! And down goes Quinn BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Center of the Universe, better known as Ft. Bragg Posts: 2,087	Awesome! Starting to sound like we are going to have a pretty good turn out. __________________ Ryan Mean Cycles Gallery 2008 Black Vulcan 900 Classic

08-12-2008	#44 (permalink)
NCDave Clark Grizwald Trainee BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 9,757	Jeff said he'll probably ride down too. We'll make definite plans when it gets closer. __________________ NCDave Don't Blame Me, I Voted For The Hot Chick http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave

08-13-2008	#46 (permalink)
NCDave Clark Grizwald Trainee BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 9,757	So, what did you do when you rode past??? There's also blockage just above Blowing Rock. Replacing a bridge, I believe. __________________ NCDave Don't Blame Me, I Voted For The Hot Chick http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave

08-13-2008	#47 (permalink)
trjam Carolina Panthers BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 198	there is but it detours off the parkway down to the Lowes in Boone and you turn left to head towards Blowing Rock and can get back on the parkway there. It isnt bad. But the fastest way to Mt. Mitchell is 77 to 40 to Marion to 80. The overlook on top is closed for repairs but is suppose to open soon.

08-13-2008	#48 (permalink)
NCDave Clark Grizwald Trainee BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 9,757	Where's the next place to pick up the parkway going south from MM? if you have to come down 80, can you pick it up in Asheville, or do they route you around the north side someplace? __________________ NCDave Don't Blame Me, I Voted For The Hot Chick http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave

08-13-2008	#49 (permalink)
trjam Carolina Panthers BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 198	The Blue Ridge Parkway is open to Mount Mitchell from the northern access only via highway 80. All southern Parkway access (from Asheville) will be closed into the summer season due to a retaining wall failure. To reach the park from Asheville, take I-40 E. to 70-E at Old Fort. Take 70 to 80-N to the Parkway. Head south on the Parkway to state highway 128 (Mount Mitchell State Park road).

08-13-2008	#50 (permalink)
NCDave Clark Grizwald Trainee BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 9,757	yeah, that's to get to MM, but if I'm heading south, do you know where they are detouring to? I'm not familiar with the roads north of the parkway to know if they are going that direction, or taking traffic down 80, then west on 70 and pick up the parkway someplace in Asheville? __________________ NCDave Don't Blame Me, I Voted For The Hot Chick http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave

08-13-2008	#51 (permalink)
NCDave Clark Grizwald Trainee BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 9,757	meaning I'm wanting to ride on south PAST MM and all the way down to Cherokee. __________________ NCDave Don't Blame Me, I Voted For The Hot Chick http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave

08-13-2008	#52 (permalink)
trjam Carolina Panthers BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 198	dont know, but I bet if you called them they can tell you.

08-13-2008	#53 (permalink)
NCDave Clark Grizwald Trainee BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 9,757	I'll have to find out because our trip on 9/18 we're planning to take the parkway down. I guess it's no biggie because we're not going to get lost or anything, but I was just curious. __________________ NCDave Don't Blame Me, I Voted For The Hot Chick http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave

08-13-2008	#54 (permalink)
trjam Carolina Panthers BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 198	or do like me. I am never to proud to pull in and ask directions from the locals. Got my last ones at a Wendys up there. lol

08-13-2008	#55 (permalink)
NCDave Clark Grizwald Trainee BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 9,757	Oh stop or we'll ban you from motorcycles! yeah...done that too! __________________ NCDave Don't Blame Me, I Voted For The Hot Chick http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave

08-14-2008	#56 (permalink)
NCDave Clark Grizwald Trainee BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 9,757	bump __________________ NCDave Don't Blame Me, I Voted For The Hot Chick http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave

08-14-2008	#57 (permalink)
trjam Carolina Panthers BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 198	you going bump this one for another 6 weeks.

08-14-2008	#58 (permalink)
NCDave Clark Grizwald Trainee BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 9,757	until my head hurts! __________________ NCDave Don't Blame Me, I Voted For The Hot Chick http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave

08-14-2008	#60 (permalink)
Kenny Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Rockingham,North Carolina Posts: 484	This thread started out as a plan for nc riders ( plus anyone else) to meet at Morrow Mountian on sept.27th. for a meet and greet and a eating out afterwards! Now the thing has turned out to be which direction to ride the blue ridge parkway!! Now what's the deal on Morrow Mountian!? __________________ Kenny in North Carolina.......... _________________________________________ ---Our 4 Kids--- 2003-1500 Vulcan Classic (Cosmic Illusion Red) 2003-750 Shadow Ace (Candy Orange) 1979-Honda CM400A (Oldie Goldie) 1995-Black Lab (dog named Pooh) ----------------------------------------------- ''''''''''''Just Riding For Fun'''''''''''''

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