Blue Ridge Parkway

ckorman · 03-03-2011, 01:26 PM

We are planning a trip down the BRP during the 4th of July week. We appreciate any tips from anyone who has traveled it. What is a reasonable amount of time needed for this trip. We want to ride the entire length.

nomad561 · 03-05-2011, 01:24 PM

I rode the BRP along with Skyline Drive in 2007. From Rock Hill,SC to Front Royal,Va down to Cherokee,NC,over to Deals Gap and back home took us 4 days(1400 miles),but that wasn't stopping to see the sites.Fantastic ride,but I would allow more time the next time I ride it.

Bull Durham · 03-05-2011, 01:29 PM

And remember, I think the max speed on it is 45mph

oldbikers · 03-05-2011, 02:04 PM

Come to the nationals in June and you can see where the parkway ends

**glwilson** · 03-05-2011, 03:19 PM

This guy (Wayne) is a great guy that has a business of putting maps together for motorcycle trips in that region.

He has had a lot of press on his mapping. His prices are more than reasonable for the various maps he has. Gives distances, gas-stops, sights to see, and etc.

Take a look...

http://americaridesmaps.com/NC004.htm

Bull Durham · 03-05-2011, 06:41 PM

Check out this link:

http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/index.php

usranger74 · 03-05-2011, 08:21 PM

In VA The BRP runs into the Skyline Drive (Part of Shenandoah Nat. Park) which can (if you wish) add another 104 miles to your trip. I have ridden both about a dozen time - best ride in USA.

Are you camping?
Are you in a hurry?

There are lodges and campgrounds about every 60-80 miles along the way. Same for gas stations and restaurants.

**ringadingh** · 03-06-2011, 10:28 AM

We'll all be riding it when we are at the national rally. You could join us then as well to check it out.

moloprintz · 03-06-2011, 10:44 AM

I rode the BRP/Skyline Dr last summer.
We stopped for photo ops.
We didn't hurry but we could have done more sightseeing.
We left Knoxville at dawn and spent the night in Roanoke.
We spent night 2 with a friend in DC then down and across the Chesapeake bay bridge tunnel to night 3 in Hampton.
Took our time at Assateague and Chincoteague and had to go through Assawoman.
Night 4 in Carolina and then closed the loop.

Next time I'll take 4 days to ride just the BRP/Skyline.
I'll camp and take some time to do some hiking.

Mike

**nomadbehappy** · 03-09-2011, 10:48 PM

I have a conference in Memphis mid-July this year and am going to ride the Nomad there and plan to ride the BRP on the way back. Instead of flying, my boss is letting me use the air fare cost towards the trip, gotta love it when work will cover some of my fun :-)

oldbikers · 03-10-2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by nomadbehappy

I have a conference in Memphis mid-July this year and am going to ride the Nomad there and plan to ride the BRP on the way back. Instead of flying, my boss is letting me use the air fare cost towards the trip, gotta love it when work will cover some of my fun :-)

When you are in Memphis if you have a little time give me a call I am only 45 miles from Memphis maybe we can get together while you are here.

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nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Blue Ridge Parkway I rode the BRP along with Skyline Drive in 2007. From Rock Hill,SC to Front Royal,Va down to Cherokee,NC,over to Deals Gap and back home took us 4 days(1400 miles),but that wasn't stopping to see the sites.Fantastic ride,but I would allow more time the next time I ride it.
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03-05-2011, 01:29 PM	#3
Bull Durham Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA area Posts: 785	Blue Ridge Parkway And remember, I think the max speed on it is 45mph __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad VBA #1608 KZR #25622
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oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Blue Ridge Parkway Come to the nationals in June and you can see where the parkway ends __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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03-05-2011, 03:19 PM	#5
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Blue Ridge Parkway This guy (Wayne) is a great guy that has a business of putting maps together for motorcycle trips in that region. He has had a lot of press on his mapping. His prices are more than reasonable for the various maps he has. Gives distances, gas-stops, sights to see, and etc. Take a look... http://americaridesmaps.com/NC004.htm __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-05-2011, 06:41 PM	#6
Bull Durham Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA area Posts: 785	Blue Ridge Parkway Check out this link: http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/index.php __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad VBA #1608 KZR #25622
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03-05-2011, 08:21 PM	#7
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Blue Ridge Parkway In VA The BRP runs into the Skyline Drive (Part of Shenandoah Nat. Park) which can (if you wish) add another 104 miles to your trip. I have ridden both about a dozen time - best ride in USA. Are you camping? Are you in a hurry? There are lodges and campgrounds about every 60-80 miles along the way. Same for gas stations and restaurants. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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03-06-2011, 10:28 AM	#8
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Blue Ridge Parkway We'll all be riding it when we are at the national rally. You could join us then as well to check it out. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-06-2011, 10:44 AM	#9
moloprintz Advanced Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 548	Blue Ridge Parkway I rode the BRP/Skyline Dr last summer. We stopped for photo ops. We didn't hurry but we could have done more sightseeing. We left Knoxville at dawn and spent the night in Roanoke. We spent night 2 with a friend in DC then down and across the Chesapeake bay bridge tunnel to night 3 in Hampton. Took our time at Assateague and Chincoteague and had to go through Assawoman. Night 4 in Carolina and then closed the loop. Next time I'll take 4 days to ride just the BRP/Skyline. I'll camp and take some time to do some hiking. Mike
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03-09-2011, 10:48 PM	#10
nomadbehappy Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 332	Blue Ridge Parkway I have a conference in Memphis mid-July this year and am going to ride the Nomad there and plan to ride the BRP on the way back. Instead of flying, my boss is letting me use the air fare cost towards the trip, gotta love it when work will cover some of my fun :-) __________________ Brian Muscat bamuscat@gmail.com Barrie, ON KawaNOW #1404 2008 Kawasaki Nomad (Ultra) *Red* and Black because they're the fastest colours! Winter is nature's way of telling us to add more *Chrome!*
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