Birkhead Wilderness Route
Places to Visit

  • American Classic Motorcycle Museum (NC)

    There are six decades of the Harley Davidson American tradition included in this museum. The exhibits include a repair shop, diner, and gift store.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    1170 US 64, west of Asheboro

  • Birkhead Mountain and Robbins Branch Trails (NC)

    These are the trails that most visitors come to hike.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Call 336-576-6391 for a trail map.

  • North Carolina Zoological Park (NC)

    The North Carolina Zoological Park Features 500 acres of North American as well as African habitat for animals from all over the world.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    East of the byway off BUS 220.

  • Pisgah Covered Bridge (NC)

    Visit one of North Carolina's last remaining covered bridges. It spans a creek joining the Little River, and offers a shady spot for a picnic and nature walk.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Just south of the byway in the Uwharrie National Forest on Pisgah Covered Bridge Road.

  • True Bluegrass (NC)

    Located in Eleazer right off the Birkhead Route, this secluded bluegrass venue offers a unique atmosphere of an old string music pickin' session.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    4769 Burney Mill Road, Troy, NC 27371.