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North Carolina, United States

Great Smoky Mountains (NC)

North Carolina side of America's most visited national park.

Cherokee → Maggie Valley

Distance
17 mi
Level
Medium
Type
Mountain
Season
April - November

Highlights

  • Clingmans Dome approach
  • Mingo Falls
  • Qualla Boundary

Must ride

★ 7.8/ 10

Risks

Mountain windWildlifeNarrow sectionsFatigue on long ridesSummer heat

Fuel stops

CherokeeSoco GapMaggie Valley

Food stops

Soco Gap
Map of the Great Smoky Mountains (NC) motorcycle route

Waypoints

  1. 1Cherokee
  2. 2Soco Gap
  3. 3Maggie Valley
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