Maggie Valley - Sinking Creek Valley

Take in the majestic mountains of Craig County on these scenic roads. Just how nice is it? Over 200 riders are drawn here each Spring for the annual Mountains of Misery, and this is the main portion of its route. Try the loop in both directions for some nice variety.

Distance: 79.8 mi.
Climbing Elevation: 9765 ft.

Route Map (327KB)

Elevation Profile

Cue Sheet
Distances referenced from the Chapel
---		Head West on U.S. 460
8.4 mi		Turn Right on Route 42
37.5 mi		Reach New Castle. Turn Left on Route 311
42.7 mi		Turn Left on Route 658
47.4 mi		Road forks. Veer left on Route 632
57.6 mi		Turn Left on Route 658. Climb Johns Creek Mtn.
61.6 mi		Turn Right on Route 42
71.5 mi		Turn Left on U.S. 460 and head back to town.