
Discover the pinnacle of sport-touring and adventure riding with the Southern Appalachia G1-Series Map by Butler Maps. Slicing through the most breathtaking mountain ranges in the American South, this highly detailed road layout tracks across five states: Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. With nearly 45,000 miles of mapped roads, this is the definitive guide for motorcyclists who want to escape the interstate and immerse themselves in the deep valleys, sweeping curves, and historic asphalt of the Appalachian Mountains.
Every single ribbon of tarmac highlighted on this map has been ridden, reviewed, and categorized using Butler’s patented G1, G2, and G3 rating system, directing you straight to the highest-quality asphalt and most dramatic twisties. Built for both sport-touring riders and adventure enthusiasts, the map also features over 40 recommended dual-sport dirt roads, allowing you to seamlessly transition from knee-dragging pavement to rugged backcountry tracks. Printed on "Trail Tough" waterproof and tear-resistant paper, this map includes full alphanumeric grid lines, contour elevations, and essential recreation markers for campgrounds, scenic overlooks, and trailheads. From legendary bucket-list runs to hidden local secrets, this map is your passport to the best riding the South has to offer.
This map acts as a cheat code for the best riding in the eastern United States, completely detailing world-famous tarmac corridors:
Tail of the Dragon (Deals Gap): 318 curves in 11 miles of pure, concentrated riding adrenaline.
Cherohala Skyway & Blue Ridge Parkway: High-altitude, sweeping scenic byways offering panoramic mountain vistas.
Moonshiner 28 & Wolf Pen Gap: Technical, tight twisties that dive deep into dense forest canopies and past hidden waterfalls.
Talladega Highway: Fast, flowing sweepers winding through the southernmost spine of the Appalachian chain in Alabama.
Series: G1-Series (Paved Road Focus with Dual-Sport Additions)
Coverage: Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Material: "Trail Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant, and grease-resistant synthetic substrate.
Map Assets: Elevation contour lines, summit heights, pass markers, campgrounds, and scenic overlook indicators.
Grid System: Full alphanumeric index grid for seamless mapping coordination.
| Ride Element | Classification | Tactical Note |
| G1 Rating (Gold) | Most Exemplary Roads | Expect extreme lean angles, elevation changes, and minimal straightaways. |
| G2 Rating (Charcoal) | Highly Recommended | Excellent scenery combined with highly engaging pavement. |
| G3 Rating (Bronze) | Good Connecting Routes | Scenically beautiful roads that beat taking the highway. |
| Dual-Sport Icons | Dirt/Gravel Intersects | Over 40 vetted unpaved options to easily mix up your route. |