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Flower Sniffin' and Rough Road Riding
15^thAnnual Founder's Feast
Event headquarters in Stecoh, North Carolina

Flower Sniffin'
October 4-6, 2017
FS Manager: Bruce McCrary

MTF FS Thread

Rough Road Riding
October 4-6, 2017
RRR Manager: Andy® Simons

MTF Foundsr's Feast
October 7, 2017
FF Manager: Don Norwood

MTF FF Thread

Let's Explore the scenic
Smoky Mountains in North Carolina!
Join us in the fun of riding the scenic roads
and enjoy riding and dining with good friends.

First, you must register! After you register, please make Iron Horse reservations as soon as possible!

Local Area Information

Lodging

Safety - Don't be a victim of the climate -- carry rain & cold weather gear

DOT approved helmets are REQUIRED during all MTF rides. The MTF strongly encourages the use of motorcycle specific protective clothing and footwear while participating in any MTF ride. All-the-gear-All-the-time (ATGATT) reduces the severity of injuries in an accident. We want every participant in our rides to be as safe as possible.

Also the MTF strongly encourages each participant in our events to self assess their riding style, interests, need for breaks and riding skill level and to keep that assessment in mind when choosing a riding partner or small group (2-4 riders) to ride with at our events. Sharing the road with someone of similar interests and riding style not only makes the ride more enjoyable for you, but safer for everyone.

Spotwalla

MTF Refund Policy

Ride Disclaimer & Waiver

The Motorcycle Tourer's Forum reserves the right to accept or reject a rider's request to participate in this ride.

Event Schedule

The Iron Horse serves breakfast every day of the week starting at 7AM

Day/Date	Flower Sniffin' Plan	Rough Road Riding Plan	Notes
Tuesday October 3rd	Riders Arrive throughout the day Dinner - 6:30pm Tellin' Lies - 8:00pm until exhausted	Riders Arrive throughout the day Dinner - 6:30pm Kickin' Tires - 8:00pm until exhausted	Dinner Location: T B D
Wednesday October 4th	Flower Sniffin' all day Dinner - 6:30pm Tire Kickin' - 8:00pm until exhausted	Riding 'dem rough roads all day Dinner - 6:30pm Tellin' Lies - 8:00pm until exhausted	Dinner Location: T B D
Thursday October 5th	Flower Sniffin' all day Dinner - 6:30pm More Lie Tellin' - 8:00pm until exhausted	Riding 'dem rough roads all day Dinner - 6:30pm More Tire Kickin' - 8:00pm until exhausted	Dinner Location: Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge
Friday October 6th	Flower Sniffin' all day Dinner - 6:30pm More Tire Kickin' - 8:00pm until exhausted	Riding 'dem rough roads all day Dinner - 6:30pm More Lie Tellin' - 8:00pm until exhausted	Dinner Location: Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge
Saturday October 7th	Flower Sniffin' half day Founder's Feast Program & Dinner 5:30pm until 10pm	Riding rough roads half day Founder's Feast Program & Dinner 5:30pm until 10pm	Dinner Location: Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge
Sunday October 8th	Depart for Home Ride Safe y'all !!	Depart for Home Ride Safe y'all !!

Flower Sniffin' Routes (Suitable for all bikes)

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Route #Name

Google Map & Garmin Route File

Route Description

Cherohala Skyway Cherohala Route & POI.gpx The Cherohala Skyway with Joyce Kilmer, Santeelah Overlook and River Road

Franklin Routes Franklin Routes.gpx Includes 107, Cowee Creek, Cullowhee Mountain Rd, Dillsboro, Elljay< Jones Creek Addington Bridge, Walnut Creek, Sunset Rest and Wayah roads.

Ironhorse Routes Ironhorse Routes Waypoints.gpx Includes Bald River Falls, Cades Cove, Clingmans Dome, Foothill Parkway, Highway 28, Tail of the Dragon, Townsend and Upper Tuskegee.

Little Canada Little Canada.gpx Includes Balsam Lake Rest Area and Neil Armstrong Astronomical Research.

Lunch Places Lunch Places.gpx Includes Cafe REL, Dillard House, Dragon Store, Juke Box Drive Inn, Nantahala Outdoor Center, Pisgah Inn Restaurant, Steacoah Diner, Sunset Restaurant, Tellico Beach Drive Inn, Tellico Cafe, Tellico Grains Bakery, Tellico Kats Deli by River, The Hub and the Wolf Creek Store and Cafe.

Smokey MT Region Routes Smokey MT Region.gpx All routes.

Route #Name	Google Map & Garmin Route File	Route Description
Cherohala Skyway	Cherohala Route & POI.gpx	The Cherohala Skyway with Joyce Kilmer, Santeelah Overlook and River Road
Franklin Routes	Franklin Routes.gpx	Includes 107, Cowee Creek, Cullowhee Mountain Rd, Dillsboro, Elljay< Jones Creek Addington Bridge, Walnut Creek, Sunset Rest and Wayah roads.
Ironhorse Routes	Ironhorse Routes Waypoints.gpx	Includes Bald River Falls, Cades Cove, Clingmans Dome, Foothill Parkway, Highway 28, Tail of the Dragon, Townsend and Upper Tuskegee.
Little Canada	Little Canada.gpx	Includes Balsam Lake Rest Area and Neil Armstrong Astronomical Research.
Lunch Places	Lunch Places.gpx	Includes Cafe REL, Dillard House, Dragon Store, Juke Box Drive Inn, Nantahala Outdoor Center, Pisgah Inn Restaurant, Steacoah Diner, Sunset Restaurant, Tellico Beach Drive Inn, Tellico Cafe, Tellico Grains Bakery, Tellico Kats Deli by River, The Hub and the Wolf Creek Store and Cafe.
Smokey MT Region	Routes Smokey MT Region.gpx	All routes.

Rough Road Routes (NOT Suitable for street bikes)

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Route #

Garmin GPX Route File

Route Description or Map

Overall Ride Plan
Rides will be out and back and will start each morning from the Ironhorse Lodge.
Riders are encouraged to split into small groups and find their own way.
All riding is on public roads. Street legal bike is advised.
The rides are big bike friendly - bring your GS. 2017-OCT-MTF-RRR.gpx

Local Area Information:

Let's Explore the scenic Smoky Mountains in North Carolina!

TBD

Host Hotel

The event headquarters will be at the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge & Resort
Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge & Resort
www.ironhorsenc.com
1755 Lower Stecoah Road
Stecoah, NC 28771
Tel: 828-479-3864
Established 2003 ~ John & Charlene Powell
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Optional/overflow lodging:
TBD

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Route #	Garmin GPX Route File	Route Description or Map
Overall Ride Plan Rides will be out and back and will start each morning from the Ironhorse Lodge. Riders are encouraged to split into small groups and find their own way. All riding is on public roads. Street legal bike is advised. The rides are big bike friendly - bring your GS.	2017-OCT-MTF-RRR.gpx