Brushy Mountain Smokehouse and Creamery Ride

Event date: 
Sat, 10/24/2026 - 9:45am

Desination: Brushy Mountain Smokehouse and Creamery & Mountain Road Tour

Destination Location: 201 Wilkesboro Blvd. & Brushy Mountain Road

Meeting Location: Harris Teeter Gas Station Exit 16 I-485 , Corner of NC 16 & Mt. Holly - Huntersville Rd.

Meeting Time: 9:45am

KSU: 10:am

Estimated Total Mileage 180 miles

Ride Description: four and two lane NC -16 to start. Then mostly state and rural two lane roads to Hiddenite, NC. The ride travel up Brushy Mountain Rd. to Wilkesboro. The return ride takes Brushy Mountain Rd. back to Hiddenite and picks up NC -16 all the way back into Chalotte.

Restaurant: A well known eatery  Serves a varied menu of  appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, barbeque and main entries

Costs: $6.00 to &20.00 / Check out menu on  website

Event location:
201 Wilkesboro Blvd.
Wilkesboro NC 28659

Closed Event: Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. Chapter members. Closed Events are those events open to Chapter members and one guest per member.  All guests must sign an event release. Be aware, all rides and events are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Impairment Policy: The consumption and use of alcohol is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety of family, riding friends and the individual HOG member. Alcohol consumption before or during a motorcycling activity is not safe, responsible behavior. Independence Chapter #4539 does not allow the use of alcohol or drugs before or during a riding event* and does not furnish alcohol at Chapter rides. Riders whose skills are observed or suspected to be impaired by alcohol or drugs before riding cannot join the ride. Riders using alcohol or drugs while riding will be asked to leave the ride. It is the responsibility of each Template Chapter member to support the consistent enforcement of this policy

Photography Policy: Photographing, filming, recording and videotaping of activities and events will be occurring Independence Chapter events. By entering the H.O.G.® event area, you irrevocably grant permission to the Harley-Davidson Motor Company® and its agents to photograph, film, record and/or videotape you and use (and authorize the use of) your name, image, likeness, voice, and/or biographical or other information in any and all media now known or hereinafter developed in perpetuity for any and all purposes.

Event Coordinator: 
Steve Hummer
Ride Leader