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Classic Roads: Kentucky's Alpine Road
"Heading west out of Burkesville, KY, you’ll find Rte 2276. On the map, it’s named Hill St—but it’s better known by the locals as Alpine Road. This treacherously crooked stretch of pavement traverses Big Hill Mountain which is one of the highest points in the Cumberland River Valley.
The road spans all of 1.6 miles but contains 22 corners with varying degrees of radius to keep you on your toes. After reaching the top, a beautiful bird’s-eye view of Burkesville and the surrounding countryside rewards your effort. The asphalt is well maintained and few inlet roads means you can focus more on the corners than on intersections and traffic. Debris can often be found on the road from the mountain above so be sure to watch for gravel, dirt, and fallen foliage when making your first pass. This route has little traffic, thanks to the Hwy 90 bypass around the mountain."
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Directions & Contact Information
The rally site is a beautiful city park on the banks of the Cumberland River in downtown Burkesville, KY at 245 Upper River Street.
GPS coordinates for Rally Central are
36.788308, -85.367456 or
36°47'17.9"N 85°22'02.8"W
Lodging
Free camping at the Rally site. Rest rooms and showers are available on site. Limited RV parking with electrical hookup is available on site on a first-come basis.
Riverfront Lodge - Riverside LodgeWalking distance from the Rally site - 270-864-3300
Alpine Motel - Newly remodeled, overlooking the town and Rally site, free shuttle rides to and from the Rally site in the evenings - 270-864-7100
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park - 15 miles from Burkesville - Boating, golfing, many other recreation options, special pricing for Rally goers - 800-325-2282
Hendricks Creek Resort - 12 miles from Burkesville - Houseboats and cabins available - 888-321-4000
River Breeze Retreat - 2 miles from Burkesville - 3 bedroom 2 bath cabin on the river - 270-406-3536
Visit the Cumberland County Tourism Commission web site for more options.
Local Dining & Drinking
Adult beverages can be purchased in Burkesville.
Rally Sponsors
The BMW Motorcycle Club of Nashville would like to thank the Cumberland County Tourism and Convention Commission, Nashville Motos, Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, The Kermit Chair Company, Viking Bags, and RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring and Travel for their generous support.