OVERVIEW:
This is a 5 day/4 night that departs 15 June 2025 and returns 19 June 2025. It goes through NC, TN, VA, & KY and covers ~ 990 miles and several named motorcycle routes, including “Tail of the Dragon”. The 1st table below is a high level itinerary by day with detailed information below.
From the website that this ride was taken from:
The 999 Loop is a 990 mile loop that includes 9 named routes in NC, TN, VA & KY the route can take up to 4 days depending on the rider.
If you go to the website listed above you can download a GPX file that can be imported into most GPS devices.
REMARKS:
- No reservations have been made for meals
- Contact Lara Tanner to ensure that you are included on the Signal chat for ride participants and notify her to ensure she knows that you are participating.
SUMMARY ITINERARY:
NOTES:
- KSU @ 09:00 unless otherwise noted.
- You are responsible for your own lodging reservations.
| DAY | DEPART | ARRIVE | LODGING |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheetz, Moorefield @ 08:00 | Mountain City, TN | Americourt Hotel |
| 2 | Mountain City, TN | Cherokee, NC | Great Smokies Inn |
| 3 | Cherokee, NC | Pigeon Forge, TN | Valley Forge |
| 4 | Pigeon Forge, TN | Point Pleasant, WV | Super 8 by Wyndam Gallipolis |
| 5 | Point Pleasant, WV | Moorefield, WV | N/A |
LODGING DETAILS:
| LODGING | CONTACT | RATE | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americout, Mountain City, TN | 423-727-7311 | $119.98 | As of 09 Apr the hotel claimed no rooms remain |
| Great Smokies Inn | 828-497-2020 | $99.00 | Ask for Moorefield American Legion Riders |
| Valley Forge | 865-453-7770 | $133.56 | Ask to be close to Lara Tanner’s room |
| Super 8 by Wyndam Gallipolis | 740-578-9535 | $97.00
$110.45 w/ taxes |
This place does not block rooms |
RIDE DETAILS:
| DAY | MILES | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ride “Back of the Dragon” | |
| 2 |
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The Snake Ride 421 The Rattler Maggie Valley Wheels of Time Museum |
| 3 |
Tail of the Dragon Piegon Forge |
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| 4 |
Hillbilly Hotdog Point Pleasant American Legion
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