Heintooga Ridge Road is a spur-road off the side of the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is mostly utilized for gaining backdoor entry into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The road is completely paved and has a handful of overlooks managed by the Park Service along the roadway, and the road turns into Balsam Mountain Road at the end of the pavement. Balsam Mountain Road is a gravel road that is perfect for gravel and hybrid bikes.

Matthew

September 17, 2023

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1. Plott Balsam Overlook – Mile High Overlook loop from Maggie Valley

29.4km

01:41

690m

680m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Distance 12.8 km

Uphill 570 m

Downhill 570 m

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Location: Haywood County, North Carolina, United States

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1. Plott Balsam Overlook – Mile High Overlook loop from Maggie Valley

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