This ride will take into the Pisgah National Forest East of Hot Springs, NC. With a lunch stop at the Smoky Mountain Diner. Big Laurel Road parallels Big Laurel Creek for approximately 9 miles, there are ample road pull-offs to access the creek. After 9 miles the road leaves the stream and goes on to intersect with NC highway 208 at the community of Belva. Big Laurel flows through a gorge for about 4 miles before emptying into Laurel River about one mile west of Belva. Big Laurel has some of the most fun winding roads to ride but make sure you stay on the route or we may never see you again.
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