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  • mfarrington
    XStremely XSive
    • Oct 2007
    • 223
    • Suwanee, GA
    #1

    Need Dragon Advice

    Taking my son to the Dragon @ Deals Gap first monday in June to celebrate his 10th birthday. I'm approaching from the south, heading up 129 from GA. It will be a 2 day trip, 1 up, and 1 down. As I have never done the Dragon, I'd be grateful for tips/suggestions on places to go and somewhere (cheap cheap) for us to stay.

    Thanks! I look forward to hearing from some Dragon vets.

    Peace!
    Mike Farrington
    Suwanee, GA USA

    Current: '80 XS11SG, '97 Vulcan 1500, '73 CB750
    Previous: '79 XS11SF, '80 XS11G, '81 XS650
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    • MaximPhil
      XS-XJ Super Guru
      • May 2004
      • 4119
      • Mississauga, ON CANADA
      #2
      Hi Mike,
      Good idea The Dragon is just one of the roads one should ride in that area. Cherohala skyway and Hellbender are two of my favourites.
      Cherokee NC has some reasonable Motels TWO in Suches may be open by then.
      Phil
      1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
      1983 XJ 650 Maxim
      2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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        • jetmechmarty
          Master of XSology
          • Nov 2003
          • 7816
          • Coldwater, Mississippi
          #3
          Mike,

          Do you remember the restaurant we rode to in Tellico Plains? It is also a motorcycle lodge. http://thecottonpickininn.com/

          For cheap, I like Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground. It's doable from the gap.
          Marty (in Mississippi)
          XS1100SG
          XS650SK
          XS650SH
          XS650G
          XS6502F
          XS650E

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            • mfarrington
              XStremely XSive
              • Oct 2007
              • 223
              • Suwanee, GA
              #4
              Phil and Marty,

              Thanks for your replies. My son and I are really amped about our trip. I think we'll wind up taking 3 days, not two ....

              I decided to stay at the Simple Life campground Jun 2-3 (Sun/Mon) Really cheap cabins, located well, it appears. www.thesimplelifecampground.com

              If anyone is interested in joining us for any/all of our adventure, let me know!

              Peace,
              Mike Farrington
              Suwanee, GA USA

              Current: '80 XS11SG, '97 Vulcan 1500, '73 CB750
              Previous: '79 XS11SF, '80 XS11G, '81 XS650

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                • DeanR
                  XS-XJ Guru
                  • Jan 2005
                  • 1487
                  • Finger Lakes NY
                  #5
                  My suggestion would be to stay off it, especially with a 10 year old. Lots of equal to or better roads to be had there.
                  80 SG
                  81 SH in parts
                  99 ST1100
                  91 ST1100

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                    • jetmechmarty
                      Master of XSology
                      • Nov 2003
                      • 7816
                      • Coldwater, Mississippi
                      #6
                      Originally posted by DeanR
                      My suggestion would be to stay off it, especially with a 10 year old. Lots of equal to or better roads to be had there.
                      The BRP is safer, and kids like tunnels! Dragon is best on weekdays.
                      Marty (in Mississippi)
                      XS1100SG
                      XS650SK
                      XS650SH
                      XS650G
                      XS6502F
                      XS650E

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                        • mfarrington
                          XStremely XSive
                          • Oct 2007
                          • 223
                          • Suwanee, GA
                          #7
                          Dean and Marty,

                          Thanks for your thoughts. My son has been riding with me since he was 3, and we've taken several all day trips together. We should arrive Sunday late afternoon.... maybe to the BRP that night, and the dragon and cherohalla on monday? Keep those suggestions coming!
                          Mike Farrington
                          Suwanee, GA USA

                          Current: '80 XS11SG, '97 Vulcan 1500, '73 CB750
                          Previous: '79 XS11SF, '80 XS11G, '81 XS650

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                            • MaximPhil
                              XS-XJ Super Guru
                              • May 2004
                              • 4119
                              • Mississauga, ON CANADA
                              #8
                              Hi Mike,
                              The road from Cherokee to Gatlinburg (or vice versa) is a great ride too be sure to stop at the top for the view that gives the Smokey Mountains their name ( most days)
                              Phil
                              1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
                              1983 XJ 650 Maxim
                              2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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