The Rattler
The Rattler
| Description: | Beautiful Mountail scenery and mountain views as you drive over the Smokey mountains. |
| Rating: |  |
| Hazards: | I wouldn't recommend this ride for a beginner as it has over 234 twists and turns. |
| Places to stop: | If you ride from Lake Junaluska to Hot Springs, be sure to ride the extra 16 miles down 25-70 into Tennessee to the Bobarosa Saloon and Tent Camping USA. They have live music on weekends, there are camping sites and motel rooms too. |
| Distance: | Approx. 50 miles |
| Route: | 37.5 mi Lake Junaluska, NC 1. Head west on Old Clyde Rd toward Crabtree Rd. 2. Turn right at N Carolina 209 N/Crabtree Rd until N Carolina 209. 3. Turn right at N Carolina 209 N Betsy's Gap Rd/State Hwy 209. Continue to follow N Carolina 209 to N State Hwy 209 for almost 6 miles. 4. After 8.5 miles turn left at N Carolina 209. 5. Turn left to stay on N Carolina 209 N after 3.7 miles. 6. After 6 miles follow N Carolina 209 by turning right. 7. Continue onto Bridge St towards Hot Springs, NC. |
| Gas: | The Rattler |
| Map: | View Larger Map |
| Submitted by: | Dman on October 1, 2010, 1:10 pm |