Ride to Cherohala Skyway and beyond

Event date: 
Sat, 10/11/2025 - 8:30am

Meet at Shell Station 120 E Dumpling Rd. Meet Time 8:30 am Ride Brief 8:45 am KSU 9:00 am The 1st leg (#2) will be 76 miles, stopping at the Exxon Gas Station pee stop. 15 min stop. The 2nd leg (#3) will be a Fuel Top Off Stop @ 76 / Shell Gas Station and Lunch at Roy's Nutz and Buttz Restaurant next door through the parking lot, 1hr 30 min. Stop if possible. The 3rd leg, Bryson City HD Quick Check-in 15 min. The 4th leg, Cherokee HD quick check-in: 15 minutes. The 5th and Final leg: Gatlinburg bypass to Pigeon Forge, then onto Veterans Blvd to Thunderhead HD. Leave 9:00 am - 5:00 or 5:30 pm, depending on stop times. Looking at a good 8-hour day, estimated 254-mile trip.

 

Great scenic views on this trip!   Changing of the leaves is a biggie.

Check the Weather temperatures along the route a couple of days ahead of the trip kick-off.

Be aware of temperature changes and bring appropriate clothing.

Final note:

T-CLOCS PRE-RIDE:  (T) Tires & wheels, (C) Controls, (L) Lights & Electrics, (O) Oil & Other Fluids, (C) Chassis & Last (S) Center or Side Stand

 

Event location:
238 Rodney Orr Bypass
Robbinsville NC 28771
Event route: 
GPX File(s):
  Download File: Cherohala_Cher (2).gpx

Open Event: This event is open to Chapter members, National H.O.G. members and other guests as desired.  All riders and passengers must sign a release. 

Impairment Policy: The consumption and use of alcohol is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety of family, riding friends and the individual HOG member. Alcohol consumption before or during a motorcycling activity is not safe, responsible behavior. Thunderhead Mountain Chapter #5578 does not allow the use of alcohol or drugs before or during a riding event* and does not furnish alcohol at Chapter rides. Riders whose skills are observed or suspected to be impaired by alcohol or drugs before riding cannot join the ride. Riders using alcohol or drugs while riding will be asked to leave the ride. It is the responsibility of each Template Chapter member to support the consistent enforcement of this policy

Photography Policy: Photographing, filming, recording and videotaping of activities and events will be occurring Thunderhead Mountain Chapter events. By entering the H.O.G.® event area, you irrevocably grant permission to the Harley-Davidson Motor Company® and its agents to photograph, film, record and/or videotape you and use (and authorize the use of) your name, image, likeness, voice, and/or biographical or other information in any and all media now known or hereinafter developed in perpetuity for any and all purposes.

Event Coordinator: 
Thomas Best
Head Road Captain

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