Meetup: 7:00 AMSafety Brief: 7:15 AM
K/U: 7:30 AM
Ride Level: 5
Did you know the Smokey Mountains is the most visited National Park in the US? And it's right in our backyard! Our Associate Director and road captain Ernie McIntosh has been working on a ride for the chapter. If you've never experienced the Smokies in the fall, you are in for a breathtaking treat. The mountains will be bursting with vibrant colors, and we've lined up some of the most iconic roads in America for this adventure. This will truly be a ride to remember!
Ride Overview:
* Friday, October 9 – We’ll depart Franklin and make a stop at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson on our way to Cherokee, NC via a mix of highway and scenic backroads.
* Saturday, October 10 – An unforgettable day of riding! We’ll hit legendary routes including the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherohala Skyway, Tail of the Dragon, and more.
* Sunday, October 11 – We’ll head back to Franklin, with an estimated arrival of 6:30 PM CST.
Hotel Information:
Option 1:
Rolling Hills Lodge
Cherokee, NC 28719
📞 (828) 497-5371
🌐 rollinghillslodge.com
Option 2:
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
📞 (828) 497-7777
🌐 caesars.com
* Check-In: Friday, October 9
* Check-Out: Sunday, October 11
Please call the hotel and book your room by October 5th to secure your spot.
Important Notes:
This ride is a HOG Level 5 Experience (approximately 885 total miles). Reserved for current, paid members of Moonshine HOG Chapter #2715 for the 2026 riding season.
Route to the Smokies: https://scenicapp.space/route/FQunWnwo
Saturday's Ride: https://scenicapp.space/route/CxLSfWBs
Return Route: https://scenicapp.space/route/mJSMyUve
Don’t miss out on this incredible weekend of fellowship, NC adventure, and some of the best riding the Smokies have to offer! RSVP now in HOG Scan and/or drop a comment on our Facebook post.
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1403 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin, TN 37064-1110, United States
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