Winston-Salem, NC: John Scott Loop

Winston-Salem, NC: John Scott Loop

This ride in the Pilot Mountain foothills outside of Winston-Salem is great for viewing the changing seasons.

Author:	Piedmont Flyer
Date:	29 Aug 2007 10:40:20 AM
Activity:	Bicycling ActivitySearchBicycling
State:	North Carolina (NC)
Distance:	46.18 mi (Change units)
Calories:	2085
Average Speed:	15.7 mph 0:03:49/mi
Duration:	Total: 2:50:44 Active: 2:56:51 Resting: 0:03:38
Elevation:	Total Gain: 4229 ft Total Loss: 4278 ft Net Change: -49 ft
Difficulty:	5 / 10
Tags:	East Bend, North Carolina
Rating:	Unrated Rate it

John Scott Road is only about 1.5 miles long, but it has some very steep sections, which is why the entire 46-mile ride is named after it. In general, the roads near the Yadkin River are steep, which makes for good climbs and fun downhills.

This route is a great way to get out of the city quick and enjoy the fall colors. Something else to enjoy is a trip to Flint Hills Vineyards. The vineyards are not too far into this ride, but we recommend stopping for food and wine tasting after the ride, not during.

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Tracks

Dist: 46.18 mi	Points: 625	Calories: 2085
Time: 2:50:44	Speed: 15.7 mph	Pace: 3:49 / mi

Distance	Instruction		Distance to next
0.03 mi	Turn Left	Bellenet Drive	Then go 0.38 mi
0.40 mi	Turn Right	Shallowford Rd.	Then go 0.78 mi
1.18 mi	Turn Right	Conrad Rd.	Then go 2.16 mi
3.35 mi	Turn Left	Old US 421	Then go 1.85 mi
5.20 mi	Turn Right	Flint Hill Rd.	Then go 0.74 mi
5.94 mi	Bear Left	Flint Hill Rd.	Then go 5.92 mi
11.87 mi	Turn Left	East Main St.	Then go 0.26 mi
12.13 mi	Bear Right	Fairground Rd.	Then go 0.97 mi
13.10 mi	Straight	Cross NC 67 Hwy to Prides Rd.	Then go 1.24 mi
14.34 mi	Bear Left	Cross NC 67 Hwy to Smithtown Rd.	Then go 2.21 mi
16.56 mi	Turn Right	Siloam Rd.	Then go 0.22 mi
16.78 mi	Bear Right	Siloam Rd.	Then go 3.69 mi
20.47 mi	Turn Right	Hardy Rd.	Then go 1.83 mi
22.30 mi	Turn Right	Quaker Church Rd.	Then go 1.31 mi
23.61 mi	Turn Right	John Scott Rd.	Then go 1.57 mi
25.18 mi	Turn Right	Shoals Rd.	Then go 1.09 mi
26.27 mi	Bear Left	Hauser Rd.	Then go 4.12 mi
30.39 mi	Straight	Roby Fulk Rd.	Then go 0.24 mi
30.63 mi	Turn Right	Spainhour Mill Rd.	Then go 2.47 mi
33.10 mi	Turn Right	Donnaha Rd.	Then go 2.55 mi
35.65 mi	Turn Left	NC 67 Hwy/Reynolda Rd.	Then go 0.88 mi
36.53 mi	Bear Right	Waller Rd.	Then go 1.48 mi
38.01 mi	Turn Right	Vienna Dozier Rd.	Then go 4.52 mi
42.53 mi	Turn Left	Yadkinville Rd.	Then go 0.19 mi
42.71 mi	Turn Right	Lewisville Vienna Rd.	Then go 3.04 mi
45.75 mi	Turn Right	Shallowford Rd.

Points of Interest

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Watch for the train. It does still run through this picturesque valley.

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Vineyards line the road at Flint Hill Vineyard.

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Flint Hill Vineyard.

East Bend

Location: 36.217306°, -80.507298°
East Bend was named for a bend in the nearby Yadkin River. The estimated population of East Bend in the 2000 census was 659.

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Going down? This ride has plenty of ups and downs.

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Country roads take me home.

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This bridge at Siloam replaced the bridge that collapsed in 1975. It was one of North Carolina's worst bridge disasters.

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No seat here. Standing room only.

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If you can see the house top at the top of the hill, you probably have a good climb.

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Location: 36.255175°, -80.511117°
Yadkin Islands Park, part of Pilot Mountain State Park, is located about two miles north of East Bend.

Flint Hill Vineyard

Location: 36.173011°, -80.479145°
Flint Hill Vineyards opened in October 2005. Currently it has seven wines available. Stop by after your ride to experience their history, tour their vineyard or relax with a bottle of wine.

Flint Hill Vineyards

Location: 36.171902°, -80.478072°
The tasting room of Flint Hill Vineyards is open to visitors Thursday through Saturday afternoons from 12 to 5 and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.

Store

Location: 36.285450°, -80.561929°
At the Siloam crossing, wave at the conductor -- he will wave back. Yadkin County is one of the few counties that did not allow the rail road to go through. Stop at the store on the right for a snack.