Tail of the Dragon Gatlinburg/Pidgeon Forge (KGKT) October 2020

[bmitchell]

Although BACFest 2020 has been cancelled, JP and I were talking and wondered if there would still be any interest in motorcycle riding the Tail of the Dragon and/or hiking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The original dates were October 13-15 (Tuesday through Thursday). We would consider shifting it to the weekend (Friday through Sunday), October 16-18.

Please post here if you're interested and what set of dates best suit you. We'll get the conversation going.

Brad

 

[FASTFRED]

Wouldn’t take much to get me there
Just tell me where and when!

 

[Mouseflyer]

I might be able to have the arm twisted to hike a little. I don't ride anymore.

 

[CleoBen]

We will likely be in the Knoxville area that week so may be interested. I'd suggest riding the Dragon during the week rather than the weekend. It's a lot less crowded with far fewer sport-biker-wannabes trying to prove something to someone.

CB

 

[a2324pilot]

Denis and Kathryn will show up for a hike in the smokies. My motorcycle days are in the past.

 

[FASTFRED]

Has a Date been selected and a meeting area or hotel ?

 

[FASTFRED]

Any updates ??

 

[bmitchell]

Fred, as you can see, there hasn't been much response to the motorcycle ride. Unless several others chime in by the end of the month, I guess it will be a no-go. We'll see if we can attract any more.........
Brad

 

[FASTFRED]

Ok
If no one/ not many want to ride
Maybe a get together in Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge for a couple of days
Nice this time of year and almost everything is open ...
Just bring a mask !😷

 

[a2324pilot]

Brad, Fred, and others, Kathryn and I like the idea of going on a hike in the smokies. It would be great if more could join in. Weather permitting we will fly in a Friday morning and leave Sunday afternoon. I am going to research motels this weekend and make a reservation. I will post what we come up with.

 

[FASTFRED]

Sounds great
Dates and hotel would be great
Fred

 

[a2324pilot]

I spent a couple days looking and using October 16 - 18 and I found out that hotel prices go up when the leaves turn color. Prices are double in Gatlinburg compared to Pigeon Forge and since I am just looking for a clean place to sleep I am thinking the best deal is the Days Inn in Pigeon Forge at $129/ night. If someone else prefers another place please post.

 

[FASTFRED]

Denis
Thanks for info
Going to try and come up or fly in
Steffi has hand surgery on 6th but should be good to travel by then

 

[niechiro]

My secretary has a mother who is a travel agent. There are cabins within 5 miles of Pigeon Forge. I checked a web site out and found that a 2 bedroom cabin goes for $150-200/night. If that is split by a couple it becomes very reasonable. I checked on some of the cabins and the dates available. Not much available right now, but I would like to encourage those interested to plan further out and maybe we could make this a mountain cabin outing. Many of them are in a cluster east of Pigeon Forge. I am going to give you a link and she said to check out the Great Outdoors cabins. https://www.pigeonforge.com/stay-a-while/pigeon-forge-cabin-rentals/