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07-26-2014, 11:52 AM | #1 |
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Devil's Highway or the Dragon?
If you've ridden devil's Highway - Hwy 191 from Hannigan Meadow down through Safford, Az. - and the Dragon - Hwy 129 Deal's Gap, North Carolina - which would you say is more fun?
I've ridden the Dragon about 5 times, and recently the Devil's Hwy. I think the Devil's Highway is one of the best kept secrets in the country. Lots of people flock to the Dragon from all over the country and there are restaurants, lodges, the 'tree of shame' and on a nice fall day, TONS of riders, especially street racers. Rode the Devil's Highway in June and ran across about 4 bikes total in the 50+ mile ride. The scenery is a mix on the Devil's Hwy of what you see in N.C. (pines and rolling mountains, but not much water) but the ride is so much longer it's tiring. Actually had to stop along the way. Riding a big cruiser through the Devil's Hwy can be work but what fun! Need to ride Devil's hwy in the fall cooler weather. Nothing beats that cool fall air in N.C. when riding teh dragon and the scenery of the river and mountains is awesome. We usually stopped on the Dragon for pics and there are several pull offs from the road. What's your opinion?
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07-26-2014, 02:03 PM | #2 |
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The folks at the Deals Gap Motorcycle resort have done a great marketing job over the years. I live in NC, and have ridden the dragon numerous times. IMHO there are several much better roads to ride within and hour of 129. BUT, that said, if you have never done it, you should.
Can't compare the two, but thought I'd throw my 2cents in on Deals.
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07-26-2014, 05:01 PM | #3 |
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You should try it on a lighter bike. That said, Hannigan Meadow is a great place for a rally. Hint hint.
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07-26-2014, 06:03 PM | #4 |
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I don't know anyone who calls it the devils highway. It's the Coronado Trail.
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07-26-2014, 06:31 PM | #5 |
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I've heard both.
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07-26-2014, 06:34 PM | #6 |
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They called it the devils highway when it was US 666.
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07-26-2014, 06:39 PM | #7 |
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Isn't that the street the white house is on?
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Quote:
It is a great place to ride no mater what you are on or driving.
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07-26-2014, 11:21 PM | #9 |
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I've never ridden either one but I will be in Az. this winter so I'll give the Devils Highway a try.
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07-26-2014, 11:23 PM | #10 |
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I've ridden both, and both are great roads.
That being said, the dragon and the surrounding areas, specifically Blue Ridge, are incredible and I'd prefer to go back there.
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07-26-2014, 11:24 PM | #11 |
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The patch I picked up on that route called it the Devils Hwy.
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This was on the Coronado Trail, on my way back from buying the bike in Texas.
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