Distance: 16 miles
Time: 33 minutes
Start: Little Switzerland
End: Little Switzerland
While you are still in Little Switzerland, you should check out the shops to see if there are any Diamondback collectibles, memorabilia, or souvenirs you would like to purchase. As you head southwest on the NC-226A, you will find that the road is characterized by sudden drop-offs and quick, tight hairpin curves.
As you curve around the western section of the Diamondback Loop, you will find the highlight to be the erratic twists and turns cutting through the mountainous forests. Since the direction and length of the twisting road constantly changes, it makes for a welcome challenge for experienced riders.
The southern and western sections of the Diamondback Loop should be uneventful and easy to navigate. Aside from the small creeks you cross over and the dense rows of trees you pass by, there is not much to see beside the natural scenery.
Approaching the home stretch as you traverse the northern section of the Diamond Loop, you can visit the exhibits at the Museum of North Carolina Minerals. You can also make out Blue Ridge Parkway just north of your current route.
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