Charleys Creek & Balsam Mountain Pass (NC-215 / SR-1756)
A towering, little-known alpine pass that climbs more than 3,100 vertical feet to Beech Gap at 5,320 feet. Far less crowded than US-276, NC-215 winds past roadside waterfalls (Courthouse Falls, Sunburst Falls) through Pisgah National Forest with continuous switchbacks and crisp mountain air.
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'The Museum That Runs'—world-renowned living shrine housing over 375 ultra-rare historic American motorcycles (Harley-Davidson, Indian, Flying Merkel, Crocker, Henderson). Curated by the late Dale Walksler, docents routinely fire up century-old board track racers right on the museum floor, filling the timber hall with raw horsepower and castor oil.
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How many curves and miles is Charleys Creek & Balsam Mountain Pass (NC-215 / SR-1756)? ▼
Charleys Creek & Balsam Mountain Pass (NC-215 / SR-1756) spans 34 miles and packs approximately 210 curves (6.2 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 2,180 ft - 5,320 ft (Beech Gap Pkwy Summit) and technical rating 8.5/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Rosman / French Broad River, NC (Latitude 35.1455, Longitude -82.8251) and finishes at Waynesville / Blue Ridge Parkway, NC (Latitude 35.4887, Longitude -82.9887).
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Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.