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The Diamondback, NC 226A, is one of the last great stretches of Western North Carolina mountain roads.
The Diamondback is loaded with switchbacks that double back almost 360-degrees, strings of linked S-curves and a steady climb through lush green forest.
The Diamondback has over 190 curves in a 12-mile loop.
The Diamondback is in great shape for riding or driving - smooth pavement, well marked centerlines with reflectors and very little traffic.
The Diamondback features a 10 to 12-degree drop in temperature from the base to the peak.
The Diamondback passes through Pisgah National Forest by way of a curving and mountainous two-lane road.
The Diamondback is entirely within McDowell and Mitchell counties in North Carolina.
The Diamondback parallels the Blue Ridge Parkway along its northern segment.
The Diamondback is the last alternate route in North Carolina.
