Roan Mountain, TN riding?

[twowheeladdict]

Heading up to Roan Mountain State park and was wondering if anyone has suggestions of must ride roads, places to stop, explore, see, etc.

Thanks.

[bodine99]

19N to 91 to Shady Valley 421 The Snake to Bristol and back around. have fun and be safe!!!

[Wayne Orwig]

I can't think of any 'must see' type places. But all of the roads around there are awesome.
There is a motorcycle campground near there that you may want to check out. Mountain View Motorcycle Camp.
Any of the roads crossing that ridge between North Carolina and Tennessee will be a nice ride.

[Motormike]

Hwy 197 is a great road.  NC 209 south of Hot Springs...aka "The Rattler."  http://www.blueridgemotorcycling.com/ride-maps/the-rattler-nc-209/

421 the Snake has already been mentioned. 

Let us (me) know how your ride goes.  I have a very similar ride planned, but have been putting it off due to the ever-changing --19 restrictions.  Last thing I want to worry about is some 14 day quarantine restriction.  I'd hate to get pulled over right now in certain parts of the country with an out of state drivers license. Last May I road out to Utah and back.  Came back through New Mexico.  That wouldn't be an option now, from what I read.  Still, I have no idea how any of this is being enforced (if at all).    I hope you have a great time and keep us in the loop.

[twowheeladdict]

Thanks all. 

Motormike, good thing I am a Tennessean, but I don't recall any notes on the reservation for the State Park and as close as they are to NC you would think there would be a note.  I'm not planning on going into any towns on the NC side.  Just going to enjoy the roads there.  I will do all my meals in the campground or roadside. 

[bodine99]

50Cal. Bill owns the Switchback Creek Campround in Shady Valley Tenn. If you need a spot in NE Tenn. Very motorbike friendly!!