From the charming village of Valle Crucis to the banks of the Wild and Scenic New River, enjoy the sights and beautiful landscapes of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. This is the ideal guide for the leisure cyclist and the automotive sightseer to explore Watauga County. You will find routes that are perfect for your ability and interests. Detailed descriptions of carefully planned bike rides and topographical maps showing elevation profiles, total gain and mileage will entice you to soak up the local historical culture and bask in our diverse High Country ecosystem. Relax with our book, turn the pages, savor the exquisite photographs and then make your plans to experience the Country Roads of Watauga.