North Carolina Big Lynn Lodge Routes

Previous routes were permanently affected by the storm Helene. For 2026 we will have all new routes, which are curerently under development.
They will be posted as available. 


Note: To download GPX & ZIP files, right-click or control-click the links. Otherwise you may get a 404 error.

Be sure to download and read the GPS User Guide to correctly set your GPS to use these routes.
For individual routes:
Click on the MAP link of each route to see a complete map
Click on the GPX link of each route to download the GPS route file
Click on the PDF link of each route to view/download the PDF printable route file
If you want to use your phone as a GPS, download the OsmAnd+ app and follow the tutorial HERE

(Do not use ZIP versions if there are last minute route changes- individual routes will be most up-to-date)
Note: To download ZIP files, right-click or control-click the links. Otherwise you may get a 404 error.
All Routes GPX format 

For 2026 forward, our GPX route files will only contain a single TRIP PLANNER version, designated by the "TP" suffix at the end of the route name. These routes use mostly shaping points for compatibility with Garmin zumo XT, XT2, 390 and 590 series, as well as BMW Nav5, Nav6 and all Garmin GPS units that use the Trip Planner App to access routes. These routes also work well with TomTOM and phone apps.

Routes

MAP GPX
RouteType: TWISTY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 127
Lunch Stop: (optional) Famous Louise's Rock House Restaurant, Newland, NC 
Direction from Big Lynn Lodge: GO EAST FROM LODGE, SE, NE, COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Comments: Shorter version  of route 2 counterclockwise north to Roan Mountain

MAP GPX
RouteType: TWISTY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 230
Lunch Stop: (optional) Famous Louise's Rock House Restaurant, Newland, NC 
Direction from Big Lynn Lodge: GO EAST FROM LODGE, SE, NE, COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Comments: Longer version of Route 1 to US 421 The Snake

MAP GPX
RouteType: TWISTY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 209
Lunch Stop: 
Direction from Big Lynn Lodge: GO WEST FROM LODGE, W, SW, COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Comments: Backroads to Hot Springs, NC and Trust, NC

MAP GPX
RouteType: TWISTY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 184
Lunch Stop: 
Direction from Big Lynn Lodge: GO WEST FROM LODGE, W, CLOCKWISE
Comments: Backroads to Hot Springs and into Eastern Tennessee, going through Bakersville, NC to BLL

MAP GPX
RouteType: TWISTY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 140
Lunch Stop: 
Direction from Big Lynn Lodge: GO EAST FROM LODGE, S, CLOCKWISE
Comments: A southern route into the Lake Lure / NC 9 area and back north to BLL

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