North Carolina TriSTAR Routes

There are no official routes for this event, however you can download a collection of routes Doug has saved from previous events. Check them out below.
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 route files 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

Each route has TWO GPX file versions-
1. A "Standard" version with Way and Via points for Garmin zumo 660, 450, 550 and earlier models, other GPS brands.
2. A "Trip Planner" version designated by a "TP" suffix at the end of the file name. This version uses mostly shaping points for compatibility with Garmin zumo XT, 390 series, 590 series, as well as BMW Nav5 and Nav6. Be sure to use the TP version if you have one of these models or any Garmin GPS that uses the Trip Planner App on the device to access routes. "TP" versions usually work best with TomTOM and phone apps as well.

Road Routes:

MAP GPX
RouteType: TWISTY, TECHNICAL
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 207 miles
Lunch Stop: Mattie's Place, Burkes Garden, Virginia
Direction from Sparta: N COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Comments: The route starts out East from Sparta for a few miles onto some beautiful technical county roads before taking you back to US21 where you go North to Speedwell and on to Burkes Garden. Along the morning leg of the route you'll pick up US52 to Big Walker Lookout where you can enjoy beautiful valley views and climb the old fire tower. After crossing the Appalachian Trail, you head West on route 614, a beautiful twisty technical ride to route 61 and Burkes Garden road, another twisty delight.
In Burkes Garden, this year's lunch stop is at Mattie's Place where you can order all kinds of sandwiches on fresh homemade breads. (The sourdough is wonderful) After lunch you can do a loop around Burkes garden to see nice Amish farms and rural life. 
After Burkes Garden, the route heads West through Tazewell for a run down BF Buchanan highway route 16 to Sugar Grove where you pick up Flat Ridge road for many miles of technical fun. Near Mouth of Wilson you pick up route 93 and follow back to Sparta

MAP GPX
RouteType: TWISTY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 188 miles
Lunch Stop: 
Direction from Sparta: NE, COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Comments: 

MAP GPX
RouteType: TWISTY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 209 miles
Lunch Stop: 
Direction from Sparta: NE, COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Comments: 

MAP GPX
RouteType: TWISTY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 232 miles
Lunch Stop: 
Direction from Sparta: NE, COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Comments: 

MAP GPX
RouteType: TWISTY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 219 miles
Lunch Stop: Harvest Table Restaurant, Meadowview, VA
Direction from Sparta: NW COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Comments: Jim Wagner created this route that takes you to one of his favorite small town restaurants. Lots of twisty backroads in this one.

MAP GPX
RouteType: TWISTY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 297 miles
Lunch Stop: 
Direction from Sparta: SW, CLOCKWISE
Comments: All day ride includes a section of Blue Ridge Parkway

MAP GPX
RouteType: TWISTY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 256 miles
Lunch Stop: 
Direction from Sparta: SW, CLOCKWISE
Comments: 

MAP GPX
RouteType: TWISTY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 264 miles
Lunch Stop: 
Direction from Sparta: SW, COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Comments: 

MAP GPX
RouteType: TWISTY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 242 miles
Lunch Stop: 
Direction from Sparta: SW, CLOCKWISE
Comments: 

MAP GPX
RouteType: TWISTY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 207 miles
Lunch Stop: 
Direction from Sparta: SW, CLOCKWISE
Comments: 

MAP GPX
RouteType: TWISTY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 154 miles
Lunch Stop: 
Direction from Sparta: NE, COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Comments: 

MAP GPX
RouteType: TWISTY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 224 miles
Lunch Stop: 
Direction from Sparta: W, SW, COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Comments: 

MAP GPX
RouteType: TWISTY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 250 miles
Lunch Stop: 
Direction from Sparta: NE, COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Comments: 

ADV/Dual Sport Routes:

MAP GPX
RouteType: ADVENTURE
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE, TRACKS ONLY
Distance: 203-226 miles
Lunch Stop: 
Direction from Sparta: N, COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Comments: 

MAP GPX
RouteType: ADVENTURE
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE, TRACKS ONLY
Distance: 157-166 miles
Lunch Stop: 
Direction from Sparta: NW COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Comments: 

MAP GPX
RouteType: ADVENTURE
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE, TRACKS ONLY
Distance: 172-192 miles
Lunch Stop: 
Direction from Sparta: N, NW CLOCKWISE
Comments: 

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