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Lake James Loop – Motorcycle Map

Lake James Loop Ride Info

The main motorcycle ride of the Pineola Python 181 runs from Linville North Carolina to Morganton North Carolina and back up the mountain. The Pineola Python 181 motorcycle ride has 185 curves, 76 miles of twists and turns, passing lanes going north or south on the highway, the Brown Mountain Lights Overlook, several off road pull offs, waterfall hikes, back country campgrounds sites, gas stations, restaurants, RV campgrounds, live music and more. The PineolaPython181 boasts a kick butt ride, and elevation change of over 2000 feet and beautiful mountain landscapes and views no matter what season.

The ride takes you down 181 and through downtown Morganton past the courthouse. You will see a great place to stop and get a beer Hillman Brewing Company which caters to bikers and car enthusiasts. They have many selections of beer on tap and picnic tables outside to enjoy the great weather. The ride then turns around and heads back up route 181. If you are hungry and want a great lunch or dinner try Greenway Pizza for authentic Italian pizza and entrees. A little further down is AJ FAmily Steakhouse across from Walmart at the light before you head back up the mountainto the High Country and back to The Mountain Boomer.

Turn By Turn Directions

Drive 57 mi, 1 hour, 26 minutes

Ride Start Address: The Mountain Boomer
1600 Jonas Ridge Hwy, Newland, NC 28657, USA

  • Head northeast on Logan’s Ln toward NC-181 S – 141 ft
  • Sharp right onto NC-181 SPass by Bojangles (on the left in 26.5 mi) – 28.0 mi
  • Continue onto N Sterling St – 0.446 mi
  • Slight left toward S Green St – 338 ft
  • Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S Green St – 0.426 mi
  • Continue onto US-64 E/US-64 BUS – 456 ft
  • Continue straight onto NC-181 N/N Green StContinue to follow NC-181 N – 28.0 mi
  • Turn left onto Logan’s LnDestination will be on the right – 203 ft

Ride End Address:The Mountain Boomer
1600 Jonas Ridge Hwy, Newland, NC 28657, USA

Whipporwill Run – Motorcycle Map

Lake James Loop Ride Info

The main motorcycle ride of the Pineola Python 181 runs from Linville North Carolina to Morganton North Carolina and back up the mountain. The Pineola Python 181 motorcycle ride has 185 curves, 76 miles of twists and turns, passing lanes going north or south on the highway, the Brown Mountain Lights Overlook, several off road pull offs, waterfall hikes, back country campgrounds sites, gas stations, restaurants, RV campgrounds, live music and more. The PineolaPython181 boasts a kick butt ride, and elevation change of over 2000 feet and beautiful mountain landscapes and views no matter what season.

The ride takes you down 181 and through downtown Morganton past the courthouse. You will see a great place to stop and get a beer Hillman Brewing Company which caters to bikers and car enthusiasts. They have many selections of beer on tap and picnic tables outside to enjoy the great weather. The ride then turns around and heads back up route 181. If you are hungry and want a great lunch or dinner try Greenway Pizza for authentic Italian pizza and entrees. A little further down is AJ FAmily Steakhouse across from Walmart at the light before you head back up the mountainto the High Country and back to The Mountain Boomer.

Turn By Turn Directions

Drive 57 mi, 1 hour, 26 minutes

Ride Start Address: The Mountain Boomer
1600 Jonas Ridge Hwy, Newland, NC 28657, USA

  • Head northeast on Logan’s Ln toward NC-181 S – 141 ft
  • Sharp right onto NC-181 SPass by Bojangles (on the left in 26.5 mi) – 28.0 mi
  • Continue onto N Sterling St – 0.446 mi
  • Slight left toward S Green St – 338 ft
  • Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S Green St – 0.426 mi
  • Continue onto US-64 E/US-64 BUS – 456 ft
  • Continue straight onto NC-181 N/N Green StContinue to follow NC-181 N – 28.0 mi
  • Turn left onto Logan’s LnDestination will be on the right – 203 ft

Ride End Address:The Mountain Boomer
1600 Jonas Ridge Hwy, Newland, NC 28657, USA

South Mountain Lake James Run – Motorcycle Map

Lake James Loop Ride Info

The main motorcycle ride of the Pineola Python 181 runs from Linville North Carolina to Morganton North Carolina and back up the mountain. The Pineola Python 181 motorcycle ride has 185 curves, 76 miles of twists and turns, passing lanes going north or south on the highway, the Brown Mountain Lights Overlook, several off road pull offs, waterfall hikes, back country campgrounds sites, gas stations, restaurants, RV campgrounds, live music and more. The PineolaPython181 boasts a kick butt ride, and elevation change of over 2000 feet and beautiful mountain landscapes and views no matter what season.

The ride takes you down 181 and through downtown Morganton past the courthouse. You will see a great place to stop and get a beer Hillman Brewing Company which caters to bikers and car enthusiasts. They have many selections of beer on tap and picnic tables outside to enjoy the great weather. The ride then turns around and heads back up route 181. If you are hungry and want a great lunch or dinner try Greenway Pizza for authentic Italian pizza and entrees. A little further down is AJ FAmily Steakhouse across from Walmart at the light before you head back up the mountainto the High Country and back to The Mountain Boomer.

Turn By Turn Directions

Drive 57 mi, 1 hour, 26 minutes

Ride Start Address: The Mountain Boomer
1600 Jonas Ridge Hwy, Newland, NC 28657, USA

  • Head northeast on Logan’s Ln toward NC-181 S – 141 ft
  • Sharp right onto NC-181 SPass by Bojangles (on the left in 26.5 mi) – 28.0 mi
  • Continue onto N Sterling St – 0.446 mi
  • Slight left toward S Green St – 338 ft
  • Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S Green St – 0.426 mi
  • Continue onto US-64 E/US-64 BUS – 456 ft
  • Continue straight onto NC-181 N/N Green StContinue to follow NC-181 N – 28.0 mi
  • Turn left onto Logan’s LnDestination will be on the right – 203 ft

Ride End Address:The Mountain Boomer
1600 Jonas Ridge Hwy, Newland, NC 28657, USA

Lake James Foothills Loop- Motorcycle Map

Lake James Loop Ride Info

The main motorcycle ride of the Pineola Python 181 runs from Linville North Carolina to Morganton North Carolina and back up the mountain. The Pineola Python 181 motorcycle ride has 185 curves, 76 miles of twists and turns, passing lanes going north or south on the highway, the Brown Mountain Lights Overlook, several off road pull offs, waterfall hikes, back country campgrounds sites, gas stations, restaurants, RV campgrounds, live music and more. The PineolaPython181 boasts a kick butt ride, and elevation change of over 2000 feet and beautiful mountain landscapes and views no matter what season.

The ride takes you down 181 and through downtown Morganton past the courthouse. You will see a great place to stop and get a beer Hillman Brewing Company which caters to bikers and car enthusiasts. They have many selections of beer on tap and picnic tables outside to enjoy the great weather. The ride then turns around and heads back up route 181. If you are hungry and want a great lunch or dinner try Greenway Pizza for authentic Italian pizza and entrees. A little further down is AJ FAmily Steakhouse across from Walmart at the light before you head back up the mountainto the High Country and back to The Mountain Boomer.

Turn By Turn Directions

Drive 57 mi, 1 hour, 26 minutes

Ride Start Address: The Mountain Boomer
1600 Jonas Ridge Hwy, Newland, NC 28657, USA

  • Head northeast on Logan’s Ln toward NC-181 S – 141 ft
  • Sharp right onto NC-181 SPass by Bojangles (on the left in 26.5 mi) – 28.0 mi
  • Continue onto N Sterling St – 0.446 mi
  • Slight left toward S Green St – 338 ft
  • Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S Green St – 0.426 mi
  • Continue onto US-64 E/US-64 BUS – 456 ft
  • Continue straight onto NC-181 N/N Green StContinue to follow NC-181 N – 28.0 mi
  • Turn left onto Logan’s LnDestination will be on the right – 203 ft

Ride End Address:The Mountain Boomer
1600 Jonas Ridge Hwy, Newland, NC 28657, USA

Travel Website Links

  1. AppalachianTrailTravelGuide.com
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  3. BlueRidgeBNBInns.com
  4. BlueRidgeCabinsOnline.com
  5. BlueRidgeCampgrounds.com
  6. BlueRidgeFestivals.com
  7. BlueRidgeHikingTrails.com
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  14. BlueRidgeParkwayOverlooks.com
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  16. GeorgiaBlueRidge.com
  17. GreatSmokiesTravel.com
  18. LakeWataugaTN.com
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  20. WinterSkiCabins.com
  21. BLUERIDGEONLINE.COM
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