Cherohala Skyway Cruise
Appalachian Adventure Rentals
- Bryson City, NC
Available April through December
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On-Road
Driving a Slingshot or Indian Motorcycle on paved roads and highways.
Self-Guided Tour
Outfitters provide a suggested route, trail map, and list of sites/attractions to riders who want to adventure on their own.
Duration
4 - 8 Hours
About This Adventure
Take a latest-model Polaris Slingshot on a gorgeous winding road that the Discovery Channel named one of the top 10 motorcycle rides in North America. The Cherohala Skyway is North Carolina’s most expensive scenic highway, carrying a price tag of $100 million when it was completed in 1996. The road winds up and over 5,400-foot mountains for 18 miles in North Carolina before descending another 23 miles in Tennessee. Despite this accolade, this is still one the nation’s best kept secrets! Get ready for ridge after ridge of forested mountainsides with sweeping peaks-and-valleys views as far as the eyes can see. Along the way, you can take frequent pit stops that the abundant and unobstructed scenic overlooks around every corner. Wear your hiking boots to take advantage of the numerous hiking trails along the route and be sure to stop and see several refreshing waterfalls.
This itinerary is 43 miles one way. Be sure to stop for food/gas before or after your ride since there are no stops along the way.
Appalachian Adventure Rentals rents latest-model Polaris Slingshots with the option of manual or automatic transmission. Rental periods are 2-, 4-, 8-, and 24-hours long.
Take a latest-model Polaris Slingshot on a gorgeous winding road that the Discovery Channel named one of the top 10 motorcycle rides in North America. The Cherohala Skyway is North Carolina’s most expensive scenic highway, carrying a price tag of $100 million when it was completed in 1996. The road winds up and over 5,400-foot mountains for 18 miles in North Carolina before descending another 23 miles in Tennessee. Despite this accolade, this is still one the nation’s best kept secrets! Get ready for ridge after ridge of forested mountainsides with sweeping peaks-and-valleys views as far as the eyes can see. Along the way, you can take frequent pit stops that the abundant and unobstructed scenic overlooks around every corner. Wear your hiking boots to take advantage of the numerous hiking trails along the route and be sure to stop and see several refreshing waterfalls.
This itinerary is 43 miles one way. Be sure to stop for food/gas before or after your ride since there are no stops along the way.
Appalachian Adventure Rentals rents latest-model Polaris Slingshots with the option of manual or automatic transmission. Rental periods are 2-, 4-, 8-, and 24-hours long.
What's Included
Vehicle(s)
Use of a Polaris vehicle is part of the rental fee.
Helmet(s)
Helmets are provided - and required - for all riders on all Adventures.
Safety Goggles and Gear
Appropriate, vehicle-specific safety gear is provided.
Navigation Assistance
Navigation equipment is provided.
Starting at $149
4 credits for Members
Vehicle Lineup
Slingshot
With an open air cockpit placing you 5 inches off the ground, this 3-wheeled roadster delivers a 360-degree visceral experience with the rush of the pavement going by under your seat.
Outfitter Location
Outfitter Location
Appalachian Adventure Rentals
828-331-8220
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Rider Requirements
All drivers of off-road vehicles are required to be 18+ years of age with a valid driver’s license. All passengers must be able to grasp a handhold with their hands, plant feet firmly on the ground, and have their back fully against the backrest. Helmets and eye protection are always required to be worn when the vehicle is being operated.
Rider Requirments
What to Bring
Proper clothing and gear will help you get the most out of your riding experience.
Required safety gear, including helmets, is provided.
Consider dressing in layers: long-sleeve shirt, light jacket or rain jacket, closed-toe shoes, a neck gaiter to wear beneath your helmet
Feel free to bring a backpack with water, snacks, sunscreen, etc.
What to Bring
Proper clothing and gear will help you get the most out of your riding experience.
Required safety gear, including helmets, is provided.
Consider dressing in layers: long-sleeve shirt, light jacket or rain jacket, closed-toe shoes, a neck gaiter to wear beneath your helmet
Feel free to bring a backpack with water, snacks, sunscreen, etc.