There is nothing prettier than Western North Carolina in the spring on a sunny 70 degree day. Of course exploring new dirt and gravel on my bike is one of my favorite things to do at this time of year. Having just been reunited with my KTM 530 after its overhaul, I was itching to get out an poke around. I went down to the Cheoah River/Joyce Kilmer/Slick-Rock Wilderness area in Robbinsville, NC to see if I could find some choice dirt and gravel.
Luckily after 2 years of a terrible draught, we have had some Spring rains and wet weather springs and creeks are flowing and make for some Grade A scenery. I didn't lug my big camera around with me and only had my crappy camera phone, so I am sorry about these pics. However, I was so stoked about my ride, I am posting them anyway.
Slick-Rock Wilderness Trail Head
Goofy pic of me in front of a spring
Spring on the side of the road