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North Carolina / Virginia Border Rides

• More than 100 Miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway
• More than 40 of the best roads highlighted
• Good connecting roads are shown
• Remote gas stations, points of interest
• All parks and forests
• Descriptions of each road
• The most complete coverage of the region

The Appalachian Mountains reach their greatest heights to the south, subside a bit through this region, then regain height further north. Don't be quick to dismiss this area though, what they lack in height is made up in breadth and the rolling hillsides hold a surprising wealth of great two lane back roads which weave through it. Many of these roads intersect the Blue Ridge Parkway. They then extend into the surrounding contryside in a fantastic network of great rides, more than 40 of which are detailed on this map. No other map of the region details as many great roads as this one.

I've been nearly overhwlemed with the number of fun and challenging roads I discovered here, I never expected it. The best routes are highlighted in red and though no specific loop rides are identified, many of these roads intersect and the options to make loops are many and easy to identify. Good connector roads which are highlighted in blue - these roads almost made the best of the best grade, but either lacked the scenery of the best rides or the challenging and fun curves and turns of a great road. These blue roads are roads I recommend over more traveled main arteries, good options when weekend or holiday traffic clogs the main roads, and great ways to link together the best (red) roads and make short cuts between them, detour around towns, and avoid traffic.

Scope: This map completes the coverage of the great roads of North Carolina and opens the door to the fabulous riding which lies to the north in Virginia. In following the highest ridge lines of the mountains, more than 100 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway takes a course more east- west than it's otherwise north-south path to connect the higher elevations found above and bleow this region. There are no major cities on this map, the vast majority of the surroundings are rural and pastoral countryside that's a pleasure to enjoy.

Significant Content: Mt Rogers National Recreation Area, Stone Mountain State Park, Hanging Rock State Park, Pilot Mountain State Park, Shot Tower Historic State Park, numerous scenic and historic sights.

Cities and Towns:
Virginia: Marion, Atkins, Rural Retreat, Wytheville, Galax, Hillsville, Independence, Stuart, Floyd, Meadows of Dan
North Carolina: Jefferson, West Jeferson, Sparta, Dobson, White Plains, Mt Airy, Pilot Mountain, Danbury

Details: 11 x 17 inches. Full color. Printed on durable high quality coated paper. Heavy duty waterproof version available. Routes are indicated in red with large easy to read road labels. Good connecting routes are identified in blue. Points of interest, reliable gas stations, arrows showing turns onto new roads, mileage between roads, and all major parks included. Route descriptions on the back of the map include time and distance to ride each route, a brief description of what to expect, as well as comments about the road and surroundings.

Adjoining Maps: This map connects with "Great Roads Near Boone, Banner Elk, and Blowing Rock" and "The Roads of Roanoke and Beyond"

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