Maple Springs Overlook

This ride will take you South through the Tail of the Dragon both going and coming back to SMH-D. You will go to the Maple Springs Overlook and then to Lynn’s Place in Robbinsville for lunch. As you can see by the time compared to the miles, this is a fun ride.

1 you will ride to Deals Gap through the Tail of the Dragon (318 turns in 11 miles.) Remember, this is just another road and don’t cut the corners.

• 43 miles

• 1 hr 18 min ride time

 

2 Maple Springs Overlook 2, to the Maple Springs Overlook. Walk down the boardwalk to see some of the roads you just rode on!

• 34.9 miles

• 1 hr 7 min of ride time

 

3 Maple Springs Overlook 3, lunch at Lynn’s Place in Robbinsville, NC. This is one of the good places that everyone looks for.

• 18.5 miles

• 34 min ride time

 

4 you may not be empty but why chance it and the fuel is cheaper here than in Deals Gap

• 0.6 miles

• 2 min ride time

 

5 this is where the Appalachian Trail comes through. Get your camera ready…

• 17.7 miles

• 31 min of ride time

 

6 back to Deals Gap for more pictures or to tell everyone you meet what a good ride you are on.

• 20.5 miles

• 30 min ride time

7 Maple Springs Overlook 7, this is the second time to ride the Tail of the Dragon today on your way back to SMH-D. Remember that it is like a different road going the other way.

• 39.2 miles

• 1 hr 11 min ride time