South Mountain Scenery
Travel through foothill countryside along the NC 226 corridor around Polkville.
Piedmont, North Carolina — Polkville
Travel through foothill countryside along the NC 226 corridor around Polkville. Orchards, farms and distant mountain scenery make this a pleasant approach to the South Mountains region.
Before you go: Check seasonal orchard hours if you plan a stop; use the map to distinguish the byway from park access roads.
Route map and visitor information: https://nsbfoundation.com/sb/south-mountain-scenery/
Current North Carolina road conditions: https://www.drivenc.gov/
Fall color planning: https://www.visitnc.com/fall-colors
Choose an open section using the linked route information. Allow extra time for stops and follow posted signs. On a motorcycle, watch for gravel and wet leaves and use designated pullouts.
Route information reviewed September 10, 2026. Conditions and attraction hours can change.
Piedmont, North Carolina — Polkville
Travel through foothill countryside along the NC 226 corridor around Polkville. Orchards, farms and distant mountain scenery make this a pleasant approach to the South Mountains region.
Before you go: Check seasonal orchard hours if you plan a stop; use the map to distinguish the byway from park access roads.
Route map and visitor information: https://nsbfoundation.com/sb/south-mountain-scenery/
Current North Carolina road conditions: https://www.drivenc.gov/
Fall color planning: https://www.visitnc.com/fall-colors
Choose an open section using the linked route information. Allow extra time for stops and follow posted signs. On a motorcycle, watch for gravel and wet leaves and use designated pullouts.
Route information reviewed September 10, 2026. Conditions and attraction hours can change.