The Franklin NC East Loop is located in Western North Carolina near the city of Franklin.
 
This is an amazing ride with a wide variety of terrain and scenery.  From carving up the valley along the Cullasaja River to the sweeping curves of the Blue Ridge Parkway, this ride has it all.  
 
The start of this ride includes a section of NC-28 “The Moonshiner’ and also provides an opportunity to see several waterfalls, including Bridal Veil Falls.
 
This ride should be included on your next trip to ‘Dragon’ country!
Motorcycle Rides, North Carolina, Bryson City, Balsa, Cherokee, Cullowhee, Franklin, Almond, Balsam Grove, Pisgah Forest, Wanyeville, Highlands, Cedar Mountain, Scaly Mountain, Glenville
Location:  Western North Carolina
Approximate Mileage:  150  miles
Estimated Riding Time:  4.75   Hours 
Surface:  Paved
 
Attractions:
Cullasaja Falls, Bust Your Butt Falls, Dry Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Sequoya Falls - Dam, Will Henry Stevens Covered Bridge, Bear Tracks Travel Center, Portion of NC-28 ‘The Moonshiner’, Southern End of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Several Pullovers and Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Highest Point on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Pinnacle Ridge Tunnel, Sherrill Cove Tunnel, Rattlesnake Mountain Tunnel, Big Witch Tunnel, Bunches Bald Tunnel, Lickston Ridge Tunnel, Waterrock Knob Visitor Center