Eastern Rally July 2026
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Journeyman
"And this one is just right" ~ Goldilocks
Not familiar with the name, but fairly good chance I've ended up on it. Post a map route if you have one.
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Dr.D
Octane Boost
Yes it was a fat finger misspell. I should add that there is more there than just tight twisty roads. The open valley views are magnificent.Hey @Dr.D are you talking about Back of the Dragon? I wasn't sure about the "AMS" part (maybe a senior moment on my part). Back of the Dragon is in pretty good shape last time I was there, within the past eight weeks, and The Snake road quality is excellent!
As always, as you well know, in our entire expanded area you have to watch for occasional gravel in some of the turns, but you can maintain full speed if you can hold a good line. Those two above are probably my two favorite rides.
Devils Triangle, you mentioned, is more of a challenge due to road conditions and that "I hear banjos" vibe after departing the prison, but when I'm feeling "IT" I love to do that ride- for others, btw, this one is not in the area that we're discussing now.
We both know that these routes and others in this area are far better than Tail of the Dragon, which is waaaay overrated and plagued by incompetent riders (and drivers) and law enforcement- not that we ever would think of even bending any rules.
I have a lot of family matters going on now, but if I could join you all this would be not only fairly close, but I think an excellent choice for high quality rides. Just my two cents....
Dr.D
Octane Boost
Both Back of Dragon and Hayters Gap are there. The second one is Sr80 coming up the north face is the challenge road. That is Hayter Gap
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Dr.D
Octane Boost
Yes this is a nice road but prone to Pickup truck and camper traffic in the summer. I always stay at a chain motel in Wytheville and that is fine for small groups but it does not allow for the outside chair and covered party area like the mom and pop motels that this group seems to prefer. We are a long way out and plenty of time to discuss all the options. It does sound like some of our members are familiar with the area.
mexican
Living Legend
We did the Back of the Dragon about 8 years ago, i wish i could join you guys to do it again!
Journeyman
"And this one is just right" ~ Goldilocks
Sr80, oh yeah... I remember that one. I don't think it was named on the map when I did it. It's a "fantastic ride!" if not for the gravel, potholes, lack of guardrails, sheer fatal drops to the right, steep mountain wall to the left, and single lanes around super tight twisties. An oncoming pickup truck doing their usual lane straddle (if there even is a lane and a half) coming around a turn gives you two choices- head on, or drive off the cliff. It says "expert only," but I think that has nothing to do with it. More like Russian Roulette. Been there done that!
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I remember the ride in Kentucky years ago, going through the hills with nothing on the right to keep you from going over the edge, and wondering what kind of nut cases built these roads, then i see some locals coming down on their 4 wheeler with a trailer, and it all made sense at that moment. **** the moonshine and BBQ was good that weekend, best i have ever had in my life
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