With the real deal event the following day, we will ONLY recon the last timed segment - climb up Elk Mountain Scenic Highway. Then we'll descend to Asheville via Town Mountain Road. We'll depart and return to Applewood Manor. Round trip about 20 miles.
NO PARKING at The Applewood Manor - suggest riding bike over, or park in dirt lot at https://goo.gl/maps/kauW8EZxyhGbH7wS8