NC-9 is an enchanting, back-woods road that
offers a kaleidoscopic panorama during the autumn leaf season. NC-9 is a well-maintained
two-lane road (not recommended for large campers) which eventually meets the Broad River
and then follows it to the world famous Lake Lure. A really nice feature of this drive is
that it goes through several different altitudes in a relatively short number of miles so,
regardless of the time during the 'season', there is usually some beautiful display of
color. NC-9 is accessed from Black Mountain at exit 64 of I-40. From Hendersonville take
US-64 east from exit 18 of I-26 to its junction with NC-9 at Bat Cave. As an alternative,
you can follow US-74A to I-40 and then take I-40 east to Black Mountain (exit 64) and then
back to Bat Cave on NC-9. If you are starting from Black Mountain you might want to
continue all the way on NC-9 (south) to US-74 (which is freeway), then go east on US-74 to
US-221 (Alexander Mills). Go north on US-221 all the way to I-40 (Marion) and then return
to Black Mountain of I-40. There are a number of options, all of them scenic and good
roads.
Area accommodations are usually
'booked up' during our leaf season. If you haven't made your motel reservations
yet we have included an on-line reservation system for your convenience.
Reserv-A-Roomsm
in Lake Lure
