Motorcycle Adventures in the Southern Appalachians: North GA, Western NC, East TN

The motorcycle byways of the southern Appalachians are classic: Georgia 60, the notorious "Dragon," The Cherohala Skyway. Ride to the top of Georgia's Brasstown Bald or over Tennessee's Lookout Mountain. Cruise remote back roads to Highlands, NC, highest incorporated town in the East, or tour the Chickamauga Battlefield near Chattanoooga. Along the way enjoy local eateries and B&Bs, visit motorcycle-only resorts and soak in the world-class scenery.

Easy-to-read maps, complete directions and road conditions for each ride are included, liberally sprinkled with former metro Atlanta motorcycle policeman Hawk Hagebak's own special brand of humor and practical advice on motorcycling etiquette, handling a breakdown, avoiding traffic tickets, and more.

Table of Contents

Introduction | Code of the Road | Summary of State Motorcycle Laws | Equipment List

NORTHEAST GEORGIA
Russell-Brasstown Byway | Helen "Little Bavaria" | Mountain Lake Loop | Run to Highlands

NORTH CENTRAL GEORGIA
Frank's Ride | Georgia Highway 60 | Wolfpen Gap Loop | Track Rock Loop | Burnt Mountain | Marble to Gold | Carters Lake Loop | Fort Mountain

NORTHWEST GEORGIA
Red Top Mountain | Ridge & Valley Scenic Byway | Pigeon Mountain | Chickamauga Trail | Lookout Mountain Loop | Sweet Home Alabama

SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE & WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Ocoee River Run | Greasy Creek Trail | Mile High | Wayah Road | Deals Gap

APPENDIX
Places to Stay, Eat and Shop

About the Author

Haakon "Hawk" Hagebak is a Cobb county, GA motorcycle police sergeant and former Coast Guard navigator who has logged motorcycle tours in 48 states. His Motorcycle Adventure gudiebook series covers more than 5,000 miles of the best motorcycling in the eastern U.S. He lives in Cobb county with his wife and daughters.