The wife and I went last Oct. and had a great time, thanks for sharing.

 

Glad you had a B.I.G time, family and memories dont git any better...:thumbup:

 

Glad you had a B.I.G time, family and memories dont git any better...:thumbup:

I agree, that's why I got us these things. Everything I do I try to include the fam:mrgreen:

 

We had a great time last weekend there. It is a blast riding those curves! Glad you had a good time, I'm sure like us you didn't want to come home.

 

We had a great time last weekend there. It is a blast riding those curves! Glad you had a good time, I'm sure like us you didn't want to come home.

That's right...back to the grind

Trying to figure out how to go back.:doorag:

 

My son and I went camping in the Smokies over the last few days.

Sounds like you had a great trip...I was up there a couple weeks ago on my bike, went back last week w/ my bride in her convertable..Great time...I would like to hear more about your "camping"...I have not done any on my bike yet, but want too very much...Could you be so kind as to share a little about where you stayed?? Your gear?? And what you learned if anything?? Thanks in advance....

 

My son and I went camping in the Smokies over the last few days.

Sounds like you had a great trip...I was up there a couple weeks ago on my bike, went back last week w/ my bride in her convertable..Great time...I would like to hear more about your "camping"...I have not done any on my bike yet, but want too very much...Could you be so kind as to share a little about where you stayed?? Your gear?? And what you learned if anything?? Thanks in advance....

Sure, be glad to. I've been camping in the smokies for about 22 years. Usually we take our camper but with the bikes we tent camped. This was kinda last minute so we went light. We stayed in Townsend Tn. at Tremont hills resort. They have tent sites all the way up to full hook ups including sewer and cable tv. The tent section only has water and electric though.

If you're looking for more primitive, you should really check out Elkmont. It's in the park and It has no water, electric, or showers. Only toilet and sink in the bathroom. The upside is it's a beautiful campground and about 1/2 or less the cost of the private ones in the area. There are others spread out from Seveirville to Gatlinburg to Wears Valley. The ones I mentioned I like best though.

We trailered out bikes there along with fire wood and everything else we needed for 4 nights. I'd imagine you could pack a 1 or 2 man tent and some bags on your bike and head out but for me, it's just too far. I can't ride that long and then try to enjoy riding when I got there.

Hope this helps.

 

Looks like you had a great time. I hope to make it up there soon.

 

Sure, be glad to. I've been camping in the smokies for about 22 years. Usually we take our camper but with the bikes we tent camped. This was kinda last minute so we went light. We stayed in Townsend Tn. at Tremont hills resort. They have tent sites all the way up to full hook ups including sewer and cable tv. The tent section only has water and electric though.

If you're looking for more primitive, you should really check out Elkmont. It's in the park and It has no water, electric, or showers. Only toilet and sink in the bathroom. The upside is it's a beautiful campground and about 1/2 or less the cost of the private ones in the area. There are others spread out from Seveirville to Gatlinburg to Wears Valley. The ones I mentioned I like best though.

We trailered out bikes there along with fire wood and everything else we needed for 4 nights. I'd imagine you could pack a 1 or 2 man tent and some bags on your bike and head out but for me, it's just too far. I can't ride that long and then try to enjoy riding when I got there.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the input, sounds like fun....>>>---->

 

Looks like you had a great time. I hope to make it up there soon.

It's a great time right now. The leaves are just about peaked now on the NC side. If my wife didn't have to work this week I'd be gone right now.

 

Man that looked and sounded awesome. I have not ridden the Dragon yet, but I hope to make plans some time next summer. Glad to hear you had a great time.

 

Did you run Parson Branch Road from Cades Cove to 129?
Please share if you did!

 

Did you run Parson Branch Road from Cades Cove to 129?
Please share if you did!

We did, however I wouldn't exactly call it running. It was a very slow crawl at best. most of it is fairly hard gravel and dirt with potholes but some of it is steep uphill with larger rocks. I wouldn't recommend it for street bikes. The enduros did fine.

 

Thanks for the reply! I've always wanted to run it, but never had the chance. I know a guy that's a pretty good rider, and he drove it in a car.We were talking about it, and he said you'd probably have lots of trouble on a crusier-if you made it at all.. - Hats off to you!

 

I rode Cherohala and The Dragon today. It was a blast. I was suprised how much fall color was still there. I'll be back next year.

 

Thanks for the update. I was wondering what they looked like now. Man I sure want to go back:banghead: