Assault on Droop Mountain

This is a route I introduced for the Mountain State Wheelers bike club's annual Fall weekend.  It is a very scenic, but tough ride.

Start at parking lot at the entrance ofBeaver Creek Campground, Watoga State Park.

0.0 Start.

0.1 Right out of the campground.

0.6  Left onto Co. 21/4 to go thru the Park.  Start with a short steep climb and then a long gradual downhill to the river.

2.9 Bare right at the Lake/Park Office.

6.4 Right to continue to Seebert.

7.1 Cross River and follow Co. 27 to U.S. 219.  Steep climb out of Seebert to US 219..

9.4 Left on US 219

10.7 Right on Co 29, Lobelia Road

15.6 Staight to continue on Co. 29.  Road Narrows.  Begin steep twisty downhill with 2 U turns.  Watch for gravel on the road.<br />

21.6 Bare left in sharp downhill left turn to continue on Co. 29.  Second climb of Droop Mountain coming up.

23.7 Left on US 219 <br />

24.8 Second entrance to the Park.  You can take it to go to the lookout tower where this is a water fountain at the parking lot.  You earned the chance to enjoy the view.

Continue on US 219 and begin steep, twisty downhill.  Turn onto Locust Creek Road before the bottom.

26.3 Sharp Right turn on a down grade.

29.4 Left and an immediate Left onto Co. 31/9.  Locust Creek Covered bridge is just to the right at this intersection.

31.4 Staight onto Co. 31

35.1 Right on US 219 back in Hillsboro.

36.3 Right onto Co. 27 to return to Seebert.

38.6 Recross Greenbrier River at Seebert.<br />

42.9 Left onto Co. 21/3 at Park office.

45.1 Right to return to campground entrance.<br />

45.7 Right to Campground

45.8 Finish<br />