The Smokies Greatest Hits Tour

Event date: 
Sat, 08/29/2026 - 8:00am to Tue, 09/01/2026 - 5:00pm

Description: COMING IN 2026: The Smokies’ Greatest Hits Tour 

Get ready! We are putting together a 4-day tour of the Smoky Mountains' legendary roads.  You can expect a balanced mix of technical riding and scenic sweeping curves.  This ride will include several HOG 2026 rides and scenic stops with photo opportunities. 

 The Setlist (The Roads):

We’re hitting the deep cuts and the fan favorites, including:

 * The Devil’s Triangle (TN 116): Pure technical intensity.

 * The Cherohala Skyway: "The Mile-High Legend."

 * The Moonshiner (NC 28): Flowing riverside curves.

 * Newfound Gap & Foothills Parkway: Peak scenic beauty.

 * ...and others: We have a few "hidden tracks" in the works.

The HOG World Tour:

We are riding with a purpose. This tour is specifically mapped to secure:

 * HOG 15 for ’26: A lockdown stop at the Historic Brushy Mountain Penitentiary.

 * 50 Rides One Nation: Official checkpoints for both Tennessee and North Carolina.

 More Than Just The Lean:

While the riding is the heart of this trip, we are making time for the soul. Expect plenty of scenic stops to take in the vistas, grab the mandatory HOG photos, and explore the dark history of the Tennessee backcountry. From the cellblocks of Brushy Mountain to the summits of the Smokies, we’re seeing it all.

Status: In Development. We are currently balancing the mix of technical hairpins and sweeping vistas to ensure every mile is worth the fuel. Full details on hotels and the daily "Tour Schedule" are coming soon.

Road Conditions:  Overall, we expect the roads to be in good condition.  Details TBD.

Difficulty:  Ranging from sweeping curves to technical riding.

Costs: Hotels, food, and fuel.  More details coming.

Miles: TBD

Hotels, meals, and breaks:  Details TBD.

Staging: TBD.

Road Captains:

Jeff Allen
Bob Cooney
Kevin Morris
Jim Rhiem

Closed Event: Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. Chapter members. Closed Events are those events open to Chapter members and one guest per member.  All guests must sign an event release. Be aware, all rides and events are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.