The Hard Road is heading into the Appalachians for four days of pavement, mountain roads, brotherhood, and purpose.
This ride will leave from Pooler, Georgia, and take us through some of the best riding in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina, with two nights based out of Two Wheel Inn in Robbinsville, NC.
This is an all-pavement ride designed for riders who want long days, technical mountain roads, incredible scenery, and a chance to support the mission of The Hard Road.
THE ROUTE
Day 1 – Friday, April 16
Pooler, GA → Robbinsville, NC
We’ll leave Pooler and work our way north through Georgia, continuing into the mountains and on to Robbinsville.
Estimated mileage: 350 miles
Day 2 – Saturday, April 17
Northern Assault Loop – TN/NC
A full day of legendary Appalachian riding, including:
Tail of the Dragon
Foothills Parkway
Great Smoky Mountains
Newfound Gap
Cherokee
Return to Robbinsville for the night.
Estimated mileage: 250–300 miles
Day 3 – Sunday, April 18
Southern Assault Loop – NC/SC/GA
Another full day in the mountains, including:
Wayah Road
Franklin
Highlands
Moonshiner 28
Western North Carolina mountain roads
Upstate South Carolina
Return to Robbinsville for our final night.
Estimated mileage: 250–300 miles
Day 4 – Monday, April 19
Robbinsville, NC → Pooler, GA
We’ll head south through mountain backroads in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia before returning to Pooler.
Estimated mileage: 350 miles
This ride is about more than chasing curves.
The Hard Road exists to help veterans and first responders rediscover purpose, brotherhood, and connection through adventure, service, and shared experiences.
Come ride with us. Support the mission. Put some miles behind you with people who understand that sometimes the road itself is part of the healing.
RIDE | SERVE | SUPPORT