Weekend Getaway at Pine Mountain
Weekend Getaway at Pine Mountain, held in Pineville, Kentucky, is nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Experience some of the best motorcycle riding in the Eastern United States. All brands of street-legal motorcycles and riders of various experience levels are welcome, and no membership is required.
Event Details:
When: September 25-27, 2026
Where: Pine Mountain State Resort Park: 1050 State Park Road, Pineville, KY 40977
Lodging Reservations: 606-337-3066 and press 1 -- Event code "3625"
Event Contact: Rides4Fun / Fred Bramblett 859-653-9585 or via the contact form
The Experience:
Your event experience should be enjoyable from the time you leave your driveway until you return home. Rides4Fun has partnered with a national navigation company to offer our guests the option to choose “Best Motorcycle Roads” or take the fastest route to and from the event. This is included free as part of your registration fee. Visit Rever.co
Pine Mountain State Resort Park is located at the foot of the mountains where Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia come together. The park overlooks the town of Pineville, Kentucky. Pine Mountain is a natural haven nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. The motorcycle-friendly park staff wants you to enjoy your time off of the bike as much as in the saddle, so there is a variety of amenities and activities to choose from.
When you arrive on Friday, you’ll be impressed with the park’s historic lodge constructed of old-growth hemlock timber. As soon as you enter the lodge, you’ll experience the start of the weekend amenities, with cold drinks and fresh cookies. Check-in for the event will be at the Herndon J. Evans Lodge. The Lodge will be the center of everything for the event weekend.
There will be cash bars and excellent catering provided by the park staff. If something is not planned on the schedule, you can enjoy a meal from the Mountain View Restaurant or a cocktail from the Mountain Top Tavern. Options for lodging include rooms at the lodge with mountain view patios and decks, rustic mountain cabins or modern cottages nestled in the woods.
After a peaceful night of rest and breakfast Saturday morning, you can select from multiple routes to set out for the day. Famous area roads within a short distance of the park include “Appalachian Autobahn,” “The Dragon Slayer” and -- a tip of the hat to the area’s moonshine heritage -- “The Revenue Runner.” There are many more just as challenging, but less known roads to enjoy. The big bike friendly adventure route on Saturday will be enjoyable for those on larger bikes with 90/10 tires.
For you and your passengers wanting time off of the bike, the park offers plenty of activities and sightseeing to fill your day. For those wanting to work on their personal bucket list and explore the area, Cumberland Gap National Park is a short ride and so is Cumberland Falls known as the “Niagara Falls of the South.” The Appalachian Mountains are filled with history and points of interest from the famous Hatfield and McCoy families. This was the most famous feud in America and took place in nearby Harlan County.
Schedule:
Registration:
Event Fee: $299 (See discounts below offered to AMA and BMW MOA members)
Rider & Passenger Price: $399
Active AMA members receive $20 off of event registration ($279 w/ discount). Log into your AMA portal and find the code on the discounts page.
Current BMW MOA members receive $60 off of event entry ($239 w/ discount) through May 28, 2026, and $20 off ($279 w/ discount) starting May 29, 2026. Find the code on the member discounts page after logging in.
Not a member of either org? Sign up for the BMW MOA here and enter referral code "Rides4Fun" or join the AMA here.
Event Perks:
All event locations are at state parks/resorts and offer a wide variety of lodging options from tent camping to resort lodge rooms. Once you're off of your bike for the day, there's plenty of amenities within walking distance to enjoy.
In addition to the five street routes and one adventure route option from Rides4Fun, event supporter Backroads of Appalachia will be on hand to offer guests additional route programming in the region.
Lodging:
The incredible Pine Mountain State Resort Park will be the base of operations for the event. All lodging has been blocked out for our event guests, but is available on a first come, first served basis.
To make reservations, riders will need to call the park directly at 606-337-3066 and press 1. You will need to provide the staff the event code 3625 to book a room, cabin or cottage. If you visit the park's website, the property will show sold out for the weekend. You must call.
The park is also offering a primitive tent camping option. Call the park to ask about this.
All lodging options are within easy walking distance of the J. Evans Lodge.
Secondary lodging options:
Holiday Inn Express Middlesboro (606-248-6860)
Sleep Inn Middlesboro (606-302-2026)