Diamondback - Parkway - Mt. Mitchell Cruise
09-17-2014, 10:16 AM
#121
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The only reason we didn't pick the 18th was beach on the 4th and then Southern Pines on the 11th. I don't know if we will be able to make the Southern Pines event or not. The 18th could most likely work for us. Steve, Dana??
The Blue Oval group could still make Taylorsville from the Mt. Mitchell run. When we spoke I thought I heard Thomasville. Taylorsville is not far from us.
The Blue Oval group could still make Taylorsville from the Mt. Mitchell run. When we spoke I thought I heard Thomasville. Taylorsville is not far from us.
sorry, nothing worthwhile to add...
09-17-2014, 11:42 AM
#122
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09-17-2014, 11:46 AM
#123
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Saturday September 13th
Diamondback Hwy 226-A 190 curves in 12 Miles
9:30 Leave Bojangles, I-40 Exit 125 Hickory NC
10:15 Arrive Love’s Truck Stop, I-40 Exit 86 Marion, NC for bio break, gas and munchies.
10:30 Leave Love’s for Diamondback on Hwy 221/226 to Hwy 226-A. Diamondback is a very nice stretch of road but unlike the Tail of the Dragon Diamondback does have quite a few driveways until you get deep into the run. Be mindful of them.
11:00 Arrive in Little Switzerland , there is a gift shop at the top of the mountain for those who want Diamondback t-shirts, stickers and such. Parking is limited there, so all may not be able to stop.
At Little Switzerland, we will head south on the Blue Ridge Parkway, stopping at the first overlook on the left, Deerlick Gap Overlook. This is a great place to assemble for photos. We will wait there for those who choose to stop for souvenirs.
We can take another bio break about 3 miles down the Parkway at Crabtree Falls. They have bathrooms and snacks there.
From Crabtree Falls we will head to Mt. Mitchell for more pics, lunch and great views from the highest peak east of the Mississippi. There is a good restaurant there, others have brought chairs and had a picnic in the parking lot.
Not sure of an exact departure time, but we will most likely head back sometime around 2:00 – 2:30. We will return to Marion via Hwy 80, left onto 70 back to 221/226 to I-40. This is a nice little stretch of road, dropping 2,500 ft in 10 miles.
Depending on interest and timing, we can gather again in the Hickory area for dinner.
Diamondback Hwy 226-A 190 curves in 12 Miles
9:30 Leave Bojangles, I-40 Exit 125 Hickory NC
10:15 Arrive Love’s Truck Stop, I-40 Exit 86 Marion, NC for bio break, gas and munchies.
10:30 Leave Love’s for Diamondback on Hwy 221/226 to Hwy 226-A. Diamondback is a very nice stretch of road but unlike the Tail of the Dragon Diamondback does have quite a few driveways until you get deep into the run. Be mindful of them.
11:00 Arrive in Little Switzerland , there is a gift shop at the top of the mountain for those who want Diamondback t-shirts, stickers and such. Parking is limited there, so all may not be able to stop.
At Little Switzerland, we will head south on the Blue Ridge Parkway, stopping at the first overlook on the left, Deerlick Gap Overlook. This is a great place to assemble for photos. We will wait there for those who choose to stop for souvenirs.
We can take another bio break about 3 miles down the Parkway at Crabtree Falls. They have bathrooms and snacks there.
From Crabtree Falls we will head to Mt. Mitchell for more pics, lunch and great views from the highest peak east of the Mississippi. There is a good restaurant there, others have brought chairs and had a picnic in the parking lot.
Not sure of an exact departure time, but we will most likely head back sometime around 2:00 – 2:30. We will return to Marion via Hwy 80, left onto 70 back to 221/226 to I-40. This is a nice little stretch of road, dropping 2,500 ft in 10 miles.
Depending on interest and timing, we can gather again in the Hickory area for dinner.
09-17-2014, 04:09 PM
#124
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Steve and Dana are dating? Won't Heather and Rhonda be jealous?
Post updated sir.
Post updated sir.
09-19-2014, 09:32 PM
#130
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: SC
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Count me and Alice in for the October date. It will be fun scaring the leaf watchers.
Same as before Clint - meeting at the QT.
Still planning to take a picnic. Will have to find a fresher road kill, had to throw the earlier picnic away due to the "Rain Delay".
Same as before Clint - meeting at the QT.
Still planning to take a picnic. Will have to find a fresher road kill, had to throw the earlier picnic away due to the "Rain Delay".