North Carolina, United States
Diamondback NC Loop
Challenging loop combining 226 and Blue Ridge roads.
Marion → Spruce Pine
- Distance
- 26 mi
- Level
- Hard
- Type
- Mountain
- Season
- April - November
Highlights
- Mount Mitchell area
- Little Switzerland
- Switchbacks
Must ride
★ 8.0/ 10
Risks
Fuel stops
Food stops
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