Rhododendron Tour - Day 3 [NC]

Join us for the First Annual Rhododendron Tour June 2 - 8.  This multi-day adventure will journey through the Blue Ridge Parkway, Smokey Mountains, and some of the most iconic motorcycle roads in the eastern United States. Each day has its own registration page. Register for the day(s) that work for you or register for all seven days. Unforgettable experiences await!

Additional information is available in the Ride Time folder on the COG Forum under First Annual Rhododendron Tour. 

We look forward to sharing this incredible journey with you!

      Wayne, Carol & Blue

Rhododendron Tour - Day 3

For Day 3, the ride will start near milepost 388 of the Blue Ridge Parkway. We will meet at the Shell gas station at 1578 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC and depart at 9 am. 

During this day we will conclude the southerly Blue Ridge Parkway route and ride some premier smoky mountain routes. Riders should expect 240 miles of twisty mountain roads, two 30-min featured stops: First the summit of Mt Mitchell; highest U.S. point east of the Mississippi River. Then Craggy Gardens visiting area. 

From the Blue Ridge we will have a loop around parts of the Smokey Mountain National Park to include routes such as: 

1. Hellbender 28 - Northern NC Hwy 28 (Fun road, in places roller coaster like roads, beautiful, forests, rivers)
   
   
2. The Tail of the Dragon - NC / TN 129 (Twisty, low speed limit road with challenging curves)
   
   
3. Foothills Parkway - (Great Views, nice road conditions)
   
   
4. Newfound Gap Road - US 441 (great road, elk all but guaranteed to be seen from the road)

Registration required for adequate space reservations.

Check back after May 1st for additional details on restaurant and lodging plans. Information will also be shared on the COG Forum Discussion of the Rhododendron Tour.  

Registration/Fees

We don't have any registration fees; however, we kindly request that all participants register online. This will allow us to gauge the number of attendees and plan accordingly. Knowing how many riders to expect not only helps us coordinate meet-up logistics but also enables us to plan restaurant stops effectively.  

Questions
Contact Wayne Croteau at waynecroteau77@gmail.com with your questions and thoughts.  

For additional information or to share your ideas, join the conversation over on the COG Forum by following this LINK.   

Information about the Blue Ridge Parkway

     Blue Ridge Parkway – National Park Service

     Blue Ridge Parkway – Milepost Guide

     Blue Ridge Parkway – Motorcycle Touring Guide

     Blue Ridge Parkway – Maps