NEW PAWS & CLAWS 2008 ROUTE

Grainger County Humane Society `s Paws & Claws Run & AMVETS Riders Chapter 7 War Dog Tribute

Registration will open at 10 am on May 24th, 2008. First bike will leave Colboch Harley Davidson at 11:00 AM. PAWS & CLAWS & AMVETS Riders PACK leaves out at 11AM. Bike packs will be staggard in groups of about 30-50 bikes per group,  leaving out 10-15 minutes apart for the safty for all who ride. Bikers can travel with the Offical PAWS & CLAWS & AMVETS Riders PACK or ride at their own pace. Riders should return to Colboch Harley Davidson by 4:00-4:30pm for prize announcements.

**Maps & directions will be available at Check In

Rain could be a problem. - If the weather predicts scattered showers or is just sprinkling the morning of the ride- OUR PACK WILL STILL RIDE!! If the weather is predicted to down pour all day or is downpouring the morning of the ride, the ride will be canceled. Riders will be contacted later with more info. NO REFUNDS will be provided. No rain date will be set.

PETS THAT RIDE GET A FREE GIFT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

***Any points of interests stops are personal choice. Group can be requested to stop at these points of interest but is not required too. Colboch Harley Davidson of Morristown,Grainger County Humane Society, Morristown AMVETS Riders Chapter 7  are not responsible for any damages, accidents, or physical harm of rider, passenger or vehicles that may occur during this event.

Ride for Paws ‘N Claws 2008

1. Colboch Harley Davidson- Remember to pull your first 2 poker cards. Depart Colboch Harley-Davidson, turn right out of driveway heading north on Hwy 25E for approximately 15.6 miles.
2. At top of Clinch Mountain Turn left at The Veterans Overlook to the 1^st Check point . For a moment of silence for our County`s Veterans and to draw your card. This will be a 20 minute stop.
3. Leaving the Overlook, turn left back onto Hwy 25E. Travel approximately 2 miles to Hwy 131.

           4. Turn left onto Hwy 131 West.

5. Continue traveling on Hwy 131 a total of 27 miles to the Washburn Post office where you will turn right and head to the 2nd checkpoint at Petticoat Junction Grocery. The store will be directly in front of you at the end of road. There is a 45 minute fuel, restrooms stop and will also provide a BIKER MEAL SPECIAL for a $6.00 fee. Draw a card at this stop.

   6. Leaving Petticoat Junction travel back to 131 and turn right back onto Hwy 131 traveling west.

   1. Watch for small rocks in the road about 8.4 miles from the 2^nd checkpoint, there is a Rock Plant.
   2. At 61 East stay left (caution rough RR tracks).
   3. Turn left on Hwy 11W (total miles at this point is approximately 44). Stay in the left lane after you turn because the right lane must turn right.

Continue on Hwy 11W north. About 14 miles turn left into the COX & WRIGHT shopping center and look for our last poker hand stop. Get a stretch, bathroom break and a free drink courtesy of New South Credit Union . This is a 20 mintue stop. Leaving out of the shopping center turn left onto Hwy 11W continue on approximately 12 miles & stay right at 25E south back to Colboch Harley-Davidson (approximately 10 miles). Total route is approximately 80 miles

If you would like to ride more twisty roads and want to go a little further you can follow the directions below. Total ride is approximately 90 miles.

1. Travel south to Hwy 375 and turn left.
2. Continue on Hwy 375 for approximately 18.3 miles.
3. Turn right on Hwy 25E south back to Colboch Harley-Davidson (approximately 5 miles). Total route is approximately 90 miles.

***Any points of interests stops are personal choice. Group can be requested to stop at these points of interest but is not required too. Colboch Harley Davidson of Morristown and Grainger County Humane Society are not responsible for any damages, accidents, or physical harm of rider, passenger or vehicles that may occur during this event.

^{To contact Grainger County Humane Society at any time call 865-567-0050 or 865-567-0832}