NC Gravel, Grapes & Reels Tour
Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock and beyond. Book today!
Route Map
About This Tour
In North Carolina, you can enjoy bike routes fit for the avid gravel or road cyclist, local wineries, lush state park hiking, and a taste of Fly fishing, some of the state’s wonderful trout creeks and rivers.
The tour starts in Blowing Rock, NC, the jewel of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Our routes meander through the small towns of Todd, Glendale Springs, Galax, VA, as well as Mount Airy and Pilot Mountain, NC. These last two mentioned towns are the birthplace of Andy Griffith and the inspiration for the fictional town of Mayberry.
Along the way, you will experience the New River Trail, plentiful local wineries, a hike up Pilot Mountain, a ride in Barney Fife’s squad car and a group clinic at River Girl Fishery on the New River.
This tour is perfectly timed at the end of the tourist season when the Kiddos will be back in school. If you like quiet roads for cycling, cool rivers for fishing, and a taste of delicious wines and your childhood TV characters, this tour is a must
Tour Highlights
Blue Ridge Parkway
Grandfather Mountain
Traffic free New River Trail
Andy Griffith
Pilot Mountain
Travel
Fly into Charlotte Douglas International- Shuttle pick up time 2pm. Fly out of Charlotte Airport- Drop off time 6 pm,
Accommodations
Chetola Resort, Glendale Springs B&B and Cabins, Hampton Inn Galax VA and MT Airy, NC. 7 nights lodging is included.
Special Note
Meeting point, if driving, is the Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock, NC.
We cannot accommodate tricycles on this tour.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Ride the Linn Viaduct, Picnic at Price Lake, Shop downtown, or short hike to Glen Barney 30.9 miles, 2506’ elevation
Cycle the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway. Have a craft beer in Glendale Springs, view with respect, the Fresco at the altar of the Episcopal church.49.6miles, 3475 ‘ elevation
Enjoy a quiet gravel state maintained park trail, lunch and ice cream at Foster 55 miles, 2083 elevation
Quiet back roads that take us back. Lunch Stop at Round Peak Winery. Take a short “get acquainted tour” on the Granite City greenway 36 miles, 2284’ elevation
Enjoy the Mayberry Museum, the Granite City Greenway or grab your rod and reel and do some fishing on the Ararat River 34 miles, 2838’ elevation
Beautiful back roads and lots of gravel climbing if you like. 52 miles, 4604’ elevation
This beautiful little valley boasts 6 wineries as well as quiet, picturesque roads 26.9 miles, 1924’ elevation
What's Included
Included
- 2 Guides
- Van Support (snacks and beverages)
- Maps
- All lodging
- Luggage transfers
- Transfers to and from the airport
- All breakfasts, dinners and picnic lunches on riding days
- Cocktail social hours on the 1st evening of each tour
- Maps
- Mechanic
Not Included
- Airfare.
- Souvenirs.
- 12% gratuity for guides, mechanics, volunteers and tour staff is not included, but greatly appreciated.
Spots are limited — reserve yours with a deposit.
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