Cherohala ride to include Moonshiners 28 and Fontana Dam

Event date: 
Sat, 05/09/2026 - 8:30am

We will do a reverse ride from the Shell E120 Dumpling Station, where we top off with fuel. Head toward the Gatlinburg bypass and head to (#2) Newfound Gap pull-off for a pee break. Then we head toward Bryson City for lunch at the Rivers End Restaurant, maybe, about 88 miles out, for a pee break. Then head toward (#3) Fountana Dam visitor center (119 miles out). Then it is on to the Deals Gap store, stop at the bathroom, and visit the shop. Then we're off to the Tellico Plains on the Cherohala Skyway and a quick stop for pee break and a snack. Meet time at Shell Gas Station. Meet at 8:30 am. Ride brief at 8:45 am. KSU at 9:00 am

 

 

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Event location:
13077 Hwy 19 W, Bryson City, NC 28713
Bryson City NC 28713
Event route: 
GPX File(s):
  Download File: Cherohala_Ride (1).gpx

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Event Coordinator: 
Thomas Best
Head Road Captain

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