Johnson City Roundtrip The Southern Dozen Ride 02 Top of the Roan
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RouteXpert René Plücken (MRA Master)
Last edit: 12-02-2021
Route Summary
Part 2 of the Southern Dozen is a 107 mile tour that starts in Johnson City Virginia
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Duration
2h 41m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
161.32 km
Countries
Appalachian National Park
RouteXpert Review
The Southern Dozen are twelve rides based in Johnson City Virginia that travel all around the region. Each one is an adventure in itself that will take you through winding curves, breath taking natural scenery, historic landmarks, local points of interest, and fun attractions.
Whether you feel like exploring caves, seeing wolves, touring historic sites, leaning into heart-pounding curves or just taking in the views, you’ll find a ride that’s exactly what you’re looking for.
This is route 2 of the Southern Dozen is a 107 mile tour that starts in Johnson City Virginia
This ride takes you through historic Elizabethton, to the top of Roan Mountain home of East Tennessee’s grandest scenery.
Nice winding roads with lots of nice bends.
Roan Mountain is also home to the world’s largest natural stand of Catawba Rhododendron. It’s the perfect place to feel the cleansing, cool breeze, smell the fragrant wildflowers, and let your mind wander back to a simpler time.
On your way through the Roan Mountains, Pisgah National Forest and Cherokee National Forest you can stop at many overlooks to enjoy the scenery and take some pictures. Along the route there are several villages where you can stop for a short break.
Some nice Routepoint to stop for a picture are
RP4; the Elizabethon Covered Bridge
RP10; Carvers Gap and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
RP13; Rock Creek Ridge
I rate this route with 4 stars because of the beautiful twisty mountain roads and scenery in Roan Mountains.
Pisgah National Forest
Rock Creek Ridge Bakersville
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