2020 Two Wheels Only Camping

Went motorcycle camping for the first time in a long time (November 13!). Just over a year i think. I was really busy at work all of September and October on the COVID response so I wasn't sure I'd be able to camp before winter. So glad i got to squeeze it in. Although it felt like winter; it was 37 degrees in the morning. I just rode up to my usual spot and camped at Two Wheels of Suches motorcycle campground in Suches, GA.

This was my gear. Everything except my bag of cloths and sleeping bag.

The weather was gorgeous. Sunny and in the 60's both days I think. I left the house Friday morning. Things went pretty smooth except for being stopped on 985 for about 15 minutes because of a car accident up ahead. A minor inconvenience especially in this great weather. I just turned off the bike and walked around for a bit. As I headed north from Dahlonega i noticed the Etowah Meadery. I made a mental note to come back and check that out. Made it to my campsite by noon. I went ahead and set up camp and had some snacks for lunch. I was the only tent when i set up so i got to pick any spot i wanted. I always try to be next to the creek so i can hear the running water from my tent. It was running really fast and sounded beautiful this trip.

My beautiful site next to the creek.

Then I headed on the bike back down to Woody's Gap and hiked up to Preachers Rock. The parking lot was packed. There was a lot of folks on the trail and a ton of people at preachers rock. Still totally worth. Just beautiful. My photos don't do it any justice.

The view from Preacher's rock.

After my hike i continued on down the rode to the Meadery. There I did a sampler where i got to try 4 of their meads. I really enjoyed them. One of them had PawPaw fruit in it. I had to get that one. We planted a PawPaw tree in a yard a couple years ago but I have yet to see fruit on the little bugger. I bought a bottle of that one and their straight up GA mead to bring home for the holidays. I thought they would be the size of wine bottles; they should have been for the price. I was a bit disappointed by that but it's a special treat and we will enjoy them. Drew can have some on his 21st birthday over thanksgiving break in a week or so. They are also a brewery. I didn't sample any of those but I could smell the hops and it smelt great.

After blowing some money there i headed back to the camp site for a bit. Met a guy from Charlotte who set up camp next to me. He came with his KTM dirt bike (via truck) and was going to camp 2 nights. Nice guy; we chatted a few times through the night and the next morning. 

The weather said it was going to be in the 30's and it didn't disappoint (got down to 37). There was even frost on my stuff that i left on the picnic table. Maybe it was colder than 37??? 

See - frost! I wasn't kidding. LOL.

I was prepared and had lots of lays including wool cap and head band to cover my ears. I was still a bit cold in the morning but it wasn't too bad. I definitely waited for the sun to come up before i got up to make the coffee. Which is of course my favorite part of a camping trip. I saw a Golden-Crowned Kinglet while i as drinking my coffee. At least I think that's what it was. Adorable little bird. So i got that going for me :)

I headed back home a little later in the morning on Saturday. Another beautiful day and ride. A short but wonderful trip. Hopefully Diane can join me on the next one.