Richland Road Sunday October 28th

DATE CHANGED OCTOBER 28th

Okay so I am going to go ahead and throw this out there

As previously advertised I am looking to ride a nice moderate trail at the peak of the fall color spectrum. I think Richlands fits the bill, it's pretty close to me, don't have tons of money to blow on fuel, so that is another plus

Lets see who is interested

I'm kinda thinking that other trail up there that goes through Linville Falls would be a much nicer fall trip for viewing the colors. Richland is nice, but there really isn't too many panoramic views to take in.

Old hwy 105 is what me and Yuri did a while back that looks over Linville Gorge and there are a ton of overlooks!! But... it is more of a dirt road not many obstacles there but a nice ride!!!!

Why not both brother?

I'd do both if the head of the Linville trail is a reasonable drive from the exit of the Richland trail. I wouldn't bother airing down for Richland anyway sister.

Okay I don't know where it is in relation to the departure of the Richlands Road trail. Hopefully a more knowledgeable individual will be able to chime in.

Brother

I think the other trail (old highway) is only 20-30 minutes from where Richland road lets out onto the parkway. Brown Mountain has a few views as well. I might make this one. We like to drive up there once in the Fall.

The Old HWY 105 begins right outside Linville Falls, just a few minutes from the northern terminus of Richland Road. I just drove it the weekend before last.

Okay and how long is Hwy 105?

id like to get in on this ..so we're talking OCT 20th?? ill make plans for it...hope im back in town that weekend...

4running wrote:

Okay and how long is Hwy 105?

From where the pavement ends turning off of HWY 183 headed south, to where the pavement starts up again is about 13.5 miles +/-. Its all dirt road, some places washed out, but its definately not wheelin' its trail riding. It follows the western rim of Linville Gorge. Has what looked to be some awesome camp grounds, and with leaves on the trees, most views of the gorge were obscured, but you do pass Wiseman's Overlook with spectacular views of Hawksbill and Table Rock, as well as the river, among other detours.

I know no one here likes Brown Mountain, but brown mountain is epitomizes mild wheelin and nice views.

Never been to Brown Mtn, so can't say either way....

Some day.

Yeah, the plan a couple of weeks ago was Brown Mountain and Richland Road on Saturday, camp, then 105 to start heading back towards Raeford...didnt quite work out like planned.

So I am definately up for a similar weekend, including Brown Mtn in the near future.

I wouldn't be opposed to doing that this time. There wouldn't be a better time of year to do it.

4running wrote:

I wouldn't be opposed to doing that this time. There wouldn't be a better time of year to do it.

I have to work, ironically enough, all over the URE National Forest, the 11th through the 18th, so that weekend is out. I think it might still be mostly green this weekend (? the Mountainfolk can chime in here ), but the next couple weekends after that should be good for me...

I think the plan is for the 20th.

Hopefully there'll be a couple of freezes between now and then, but 20th should be good.

ncorn38 wrote:

Old hwy 105 is what me and Yuri did a while back that looks over Linville Gorge and there are a ton of overlooks!! But... it is more of a dirt road not many obstacles there but a nice ride!!!!

Nick, can you do a write up on old HWY 105? I know you have commented and posted pics before, but could you put something official together, maybe with maps, directions, pics, area lodging etc? Let me know if you can do this. Shot me an email, PM or call me! Thanks!

Okay then,

Lets plan it

Richland Road to Highway 105


I don't think Brown Mountain will be possible in the same day

I'm out for this one. It's Balloonfest day.

MadToy wrote:

I'm out for this one. It's Balloonfest day.

What the heck is "Balloonfest day"? And....how is this a priority?

http://www.carolinaballoonfest.com/carolina_hot_air_balloon_fest_statesville_nc_usa.html

The wife and kids love it, so I lose the vote. Actually, I lose the vote once the wife says that's what we're doing that day......

Well the wife wants to go up that way even if no one else goes, so we are definitely in for this one brotha Casey.

LOL sounds good, should be a fun time!