johnnash Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 This place is near Franklin.I have a timeshare there for a week 22nd April.Any suggestions on which roads to check out,this would be much appriecated information.I explored a little there last April until my slave cyclinder went out on my 1150GS. Link to comment
roadscholar Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 You're kidding, right? At US64 turn left or right, then go to any numbered road and turn left or right. OK seriously, assuming you want to stay on pavement here are a few loops. Go to Cashiers, turn left on 107. Just into S.C. turn left (Oscar Wiginton Mem. Hwy.), then left on 130/281. Right on 64. Left on 215 then up to and onto Parkway. Either way on BRP, exit at first opportunity and loop back to Sapphire thru Sylva or Brevard. Same as above but stay on 107 until it ends at 28. Turn right and head up into Highlands, then 64 back to Cashiers. This time go thru Cashiers on 64, turn right on Norton Rd., left on Yellow Mtn. Rd., then left at stop. At bottom of hill (you'll know it) left on Walnut Creek Rd. (toward Franklin). Left on 28, then left on Buck Creek Rd. back up to 64, then left. One more. Again to Cashiers, right on 107 then down into the flat, right on 281, left on Charley's Creek Rd. to stop. Right on 215 to Balsam Grove. Right on Macedonia Ch. Rd. then left on Silversteen Rd. (I've told myself I'd never divulge this road over the internet ) then right on 64. Hope this helps some. Link to comment
Huzband Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 You're kidding, right? At US64 turn left or right, then go to any numbered road and turn left or right. OK seriously, assuming you want to stay on pavement here are a few loops. Go to Cashiers, turn left on 107. Just into S.C. turn left (Oscar Wiginton Mem. Hwy.), then left on 130/281. Right on 64. Left on 215 then up to and onto Parkway. Either way on BRP, exit at first opportunity and loop back to Sapphire thru Sylva or Brevard. Same as above but stay on 107 until it ends at 28. Turn right and head up into Highlands, then 64 back to Cashiers. This time go thru Cashiers on 64, turn right on Norton Rd., left on Yellow Mtn. Rd., then left at stop. At bottom of hill (you'll know it) left on Walnut Creek Rd. (toward Franklin). Left on 28, then left on Buck Creek Rd. back up to 64, then left. One more. Again to Cashiers, right on 107 then down into the flat, right on 281, left on Charley's Creek Rd. to stop. Right on 215 to Balsam Grove. Right on Macedonia Ch. Rd. then left on Silversteen Rd. (I've told myself I'd never divulge this road over the internet ) then right on 64. Hope this helps some. Pay no attention to the man behind the GS. Link to comment
Kinsley Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 You're kidding, right? At US64 turn left or right, then go to any numbered road and turn left or right. OK seriously, assuming you want to stay on pavement here are a few loops. Go to Cashiers, turn left on 107. Just into S.C. turn left (Oscar Wiginton Mem. Hwy.), then left on 130/281. Right on 64. Left on 215 then up to and onto Parkway. Either way on BRP, exit at first opportunity and loop back to Sapphire thru Sylva or Brevard. Same as above but stay on 107 until it ends at 28. Turn right and head up into Highlands, then 64 back to Cashiers. This time go thru Cashiers on 64, turn right on Norton Rd., left on Yellow Mtn. Rd., then left at stop. At bottom of hill (you'll know it) left on Walnut Creek Rd. (toward Franklin). Left on 28, then left on Buck Creek Rd. back up to 64, then left. One more. Again to Cashiers, right on 107 then down into the flat, right on 281, left on Charley's Creek Rd. to stop. Right on 215 to Balsam Grove. Right on Macedonia Ch. Rd. then left on Silversteen Rd. (I've told myself I'd never divulge this road over the internet ) then right on 64. Hope this helps some. Bill, have you been drinkin'? Silversteen was our little secret....I thought you had gone far enough with Norton and Yellow Mountain, but now you've stepped over the line Link to comment
tallman Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Since you're on a GS, ask for directions to the Old Iron Bridge. It is on a backroad between 107 and Highlands. Most of it is paved. Some locals use it to avoid US 64. Stop at the bridge and take a break. Bill gave you some nearby roads, there are one or two others if you venture towards other locales. Link to comment
roadscholar Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Bill, have you been drinkin'? Apparently a momentary lapse in judgement, sorry, won't happen again. Link to comment
roadscholar Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Since you're on a GS, ask for directions to the Old Iron Bridge. It is on a backroad between 107 and Highlands. Most of it is paved. Some locals use it to avoid US 64. Stop at the bridge and take a break. Or take lunch along and have a picnic out on the rocks, a spot recommended by BMWST'ers from far and wide. Just don't stray much off the main road, there could be banjo music. To get there turn right on Whiteside Cove Rd. off 107 just south of Cashiers (at the golf course) then left on Bull Pen Rd. Or from Highlands left at the main TL and follow Horse Cove Rd., then right on Bull Pen. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Hey, there is no guaranty that he comes on the GS - he also has a Harley Road Glide! John, If you have a week starting on 4/22, add to it the weekend of 4/29-30 and join us at the BRR - I'm sure you won't get kicked out even if you come on the Harley... http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=669002#Post669002 Link to comment
johnnash Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Thanks for all the road info guys.I really liked it there last year,thats why I am going back.Paul,I am taking the GS & might take you up on the BRR as I check out the morning of the 29th. Link to comment
roadscholar Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 You mean this guy? Hey Mon! That was a good day. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Or take lunch along and have a picnic out on the rocks, a spot recommended by BMWST'ers from far and wide. Just don't stray much off the main road, there could be banjo music. I hear that place makes a quiche only a GS rider would love! Me, I was eating a croissant.... Link to comment
roadscholar Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I hear that place makes a quiche only a GS rider would love! A spinach one at that...one may remember it was slim pickins. Well, they went out of business so they weren't doing something right, lol. Besides, Kinsley told me about the place, I think he kinda liked it. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I hear that place makes a quiche only a GS rider would love! A spinach one at that...one may remember it was slim pickins. Well, they went out of business so they weren't doing something right. Yeah, but the other place there you told me about, they make some excellent jams and preserves! When we going back? Link to comment
roadscholar Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Hopefully in the next month or so. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I'm thinking I may sneak up that way next weekend if I can get the schedule right Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Funny, I lived in highlands for 10 years and sat on those rocks many times drinking wine and enjoying life. Never crossed the bridge and didn't know where the road went until this thread. Link to comment
Id's_OK Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Funny, I lived in highlands for 10 years and sat on those rocks many times drinking wine and enjoying life. Never crossed the bridge and didn't know where the road went until this thread. With a nice view, great company and a bottle of wine to match, why would you? Maybe I can convince Ken to show me that 'secret' road today! Yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery. Today is a gift, which is why we call it “the present”. (Cheesy quote of the day) Link to comment
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