***********Cruizing the Parkway Sat Oct 10th ***********

Trollhole · 09-29-09, 01:00 PM

This is one of UC's signature events we hold each year. Held right in the middle of October to enjoy the peak fall colors. This event is for all cruiserheads and all vehicles. No scratches on this event, all paved roads. Great family trip.

We have a starting point.

Meet at Pisgah Inn for Lunch at 11:30

Travel from there to Mt Mitchell Via Blue Ridge Parkway. Hang out.

We meet on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Pisgah Inn for lunch around 11:30. Usually takes a bit to get everyone a table. But the food and view of Pisgah National Forrest are worth it. Once done we will travel up the Blue Ridge Parkway to Mt Mitchell State Park and take in the views from being at the tallest point east of the Mississippi. We usually hang out for a couple hrs exploring the area and then head out. Camping, Hiking and just enjoying the views are what most people do after.

Pisgah Inn Sample menu
http://www.pisgahinn.com/Lunch.pdf

Mt Mitchell
http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/momi/main.php

Past Parkway runs.

2008 http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-c...w-sponsor.html
2007 http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-c...*******-2.html
2006 http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-c...sept-30th.html

99UZJay · 09-29-09, 02:25 PM

The parkway is back open to Mt Mitchell, that is always a good one. Plus I think the observation tower is open on top of mitchell

boombapslappy · 09-29-09, 03:16 PM

It's not on the first Saturday but this is our Oct. monthly meeting. Always a fun ride...bring the whole family!!!

From 2008...

From 2007...

From 2006...

Carp · 09-29-09, 06:48 PM

I'm volunteering at Pumpkintown festival that day, wish I could make it, might have to do my own run the next day

eventhough · 09-29-09, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Carp

I'm volunteering at Pumpkintown festival that day, wish I could make it, might have to do my own run the next day

I'm working that Sat too but maybe Ali and I could do something on Sunday too.

gearguywb · 09-30-09, 06:19 PM

Hey...I recognize that blue FJC!

eventhough · 09-30-09, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gearguywb

Hey...I recognize that blue FJC!

smkymntn · 10-01-09, 12:03 PM

The mount mitchell route seems like a good choice.

Trollhole · 10-01-09, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by smkymntn

The mount mitchell route seems like a good choice.

Consider it done and planned.

Trollhole · 10-01-09, 12:43 PM

If you get a chance go look at the webcam from up there.

N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation: Mount Mitchell State Park - Current Conditions

delta21 · 10-01-09, 01:51 PM

Will this be a day run or are we planning on camping? Where is the rendezvous point going to be at?

Trollhole · 10-01-09, 02:07 PM

Day trip. If someone wants to head up Camping before and after I don't see a problem.

Rendezvous is at Pisgah Inn at 11:30 on Sat. From there we will have lunch and drive up to Mt Mitchell. Cont on us getting up there around 3:00 from there the possibilities are endless. Becca and I have always just driven into Asheville and stayed at Biltmore Village Sat night. That's our Aniv weekend.

99UZJay · 10-01-09, 02:36 PM

Me and the

went camping one of the UC trips up there at the Pisgah campground right across from the Inn, had breakfast, hiked some and then met up with the UC folks and rode to mitchell, had a good time at the campground.....

proinv · 10-01-09, 03:29 PM

we will probably come up Fri and camp or stay at the Inn (or not, the Inn is booked) and camp somewhere Saturday too. Maybe go up to Crabtree or Linville Falls area.

delta21 · 10-02-09, 02:53 AM

Crabtree is great, or there is a nice spot at the base of hawksbill mountain on the east side of linville gorge. We will probably camp at Crabtree.

jleeFJ62 · 10-03-09, 08:32 AM

Email sent about the event. If you did not receive an email, please let me know.

Thanks

gearguywb · 10-03-09, 06:39 PM

I was up at Mt Pisgah tonight...not much color yet but spectacular views.

99UZJay · 10-03-09, 07:11 PM

I think me and the wife are camping on the 9th at Pisgah campground. We went to Mitchell today, and it was AWESOME!! Great views, bout 55 degrees with a breeze...Nice, plus got a poser cruiser pic up there... plus you can see the new observation tower they put up at the top

99UZJay · 10-03-09, 07:21 PM

Shameless Tellico sticker plug....

proinv · 10-06-09, 07:42 PM

So, is this rain or shine? The weather does not look good this weekend?

GrizzlyNC · 10-06-09, 08:33 PM

Wish I could go but gotta work this weekend..:( Grrrrr....

99UZJay · 10-07-09, 06:11 PM

Lets go...rain or shine, sometimes it'll be raining in the valleys, and nice up top and it makes for a nice view....like a sea of clouds with little mountain top islands.....

boombapslappy · 10-07-09, 06:43 PM

Rain or shine...

delta21 · 10-08-09, 05:04 AM

We're in rain or shine

.............But we have a little surprise

Trollhole · 10-08-09, 08:06 AM

Rain or shine. That or sit at home and do nothing. Would much rather be somewherehanging out with friends.

Now we could push it to Sunday weather is supposed to be really nice on Sun.

Thoughts?

99UZJay · 10-08-09, 08:19 AM

Don't matter to me, i'm camping up there and to go the entire weekend would be fun....Anybody else camping? We could try to get campsites close to each other, hang out the night before???

delta21 · 10-08-09, 08:49 AM

I'm pretty sure we're camping Saturday night at Crabtree

smkymntn · 10-08-09, 12:14 PM

Here is the address to the Pisgah Inn
408 Blue Ridge Parkway, Waynesville, NC 28716 (Pisgah Inn)

boombapslappy · 10-08-09, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollhole

Rain or shine. That or sit at home and do nothing. Would much rather be somewherehanging out with friends.

Now we could push it to Sunday weather is supposed to be really nice on Sun.

Thoughts?

Either way is fine with me but it may be a little late to change the date. We don't want another black balsam...