Triumph Hdqrters to Tapoco Lodge DUAL SPORT

This is a half-day long ride from Triumph Headquarters in Atlanta all the way up to the Tapoco Lodge in Robbinsville, NC with a good mix of twisty roads and gravel roads / gaps. In the beginning the focus is getting out of the damn city quickly so it's a straight shot up 400N. You'll get relief from the 4 lane at Auraria Rd headed towards Dahlonega, then loop around Dahlonega to get to the good stuff.
Going up 60 north of Dahlonega and across 180 is one of the famous local routes and takes you through some of the best 2-lane twisty roads to be found up there. At the end of 180 you'll head up hwy 17north into Hiawassee and get gas at the Ingles gas station in town. (there is a waypoint right at the gas station, the route should lead you right to it)
After filling up (Its approx 125 miles from Triumph headquarters to this gas station off the main street in Hiawassee) you will head towards the state line up into North Carolina where you will find the first gravel Road. Going up and over Tuni gap is a nice twisty gravel road with plenty of good scenery to enjoy. It's an "easy" gravel road but watch out for the switchbacks. At the end of Tuni gap you'll hang a left on forest service road 7099 to take you out to Juanaluska road. This will take you into Andrews NC but you won't be on asphalt long.
The route will then guide you out the north end of Andrews to Tatham Gap and take you into Robbinsville NC area. Once back on pavement you will go through Robbinsville and get some REALLY nice twisties on 129 leading you up to the end of the Route at Tapaco Lodge and restaurant. Enjoy some nice dinner right on the river and a few beers to end your day. The lodge and restaurant will be the large building across the river, can't miss it!
This route will take between 4 1/2 and 5 1/2 hours, depending on your speed and how quickly you get through the gravel roads. The only stop figured into this time is the quick gas stop in Hiawassee GA.

Enjoy!
Distance
291.84 km
Uploaded
Updated
5 years ago

Gravel
Offroad
Inclines
Water


Dual sport North Carolina North Georgia Hourglass Cycles Hourglass Adventures Triumph Motorcycles

Track comments

    BMW TRIUMPH and MOTUS DEALER in GEORGIA

    • Start of track
      "Triumph Ride - Day 1"

      Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
    • Finish of track
      "Triumph Ride - Day 1"

      Graham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    • 100 Hartsfield Center Pkwy
      Atlanta, GA, 30354, USA
      Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
    • DINNER STOP! It’s the big building across from the river. Enjoy! Graham County, North Carolina, United States of America