Issaqueena’s Last Ride is a challenging bicycle ride through the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina. All routes have spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.

The three longer rides are highlighted by the climb to Wigington Overlook where one is rewarded with expansive views of Lake Jocassee and the surrounding Carolina Piedmont. The 30 and 52 mile rides stay in the flatter areas of Salem and Tamassee where the roads are gently rolling with no difficult climbs. All routes feature scenic rural roads with little traffic.

ILR's Race To The TOP!

The first male and female riders of the metric and the first male and female riders of the 100/80 routes to reach the Wigington Overlook rest stop will receive medals.

At registration on Saturday morning baked goods and coffee are available for that last minute fueling. Upon ride completion enjoy home-made sandwiches, soups and other goodies. Once again our world famous collard green & black-eyed pea soup is on the menu.

Cost of registration also includes a t-shirt, well-supplied rest stops and SAG vehicle support. Light Breakfast and Post-ride meal provided. You must be pre-registered by April 11 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Early bird registration available for $35 through March 2. On-the-day $50.

The ride benefits Safe Harbor which provides shelter to victims of domestic violence and the Palmetto Conservation Foundation working towards development of the Palmetto Trail extension in Oconee County.

Event date is subject to change

At a Glance
  • 21 Apr 2018 9:00am (TBC)
  • Tickets On Sale
  • Issaqueena�s Last RideIssaqueena�s Last RideWalhalla, South Carolina, USA
  • Up to 99 miles (159 km)
  • From 40.00 USD
301 West Main Street,Walhalla,South Carolina,29691-1858,USA

Extra Information

The Legend of Issaqueena Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains -- there once lived a Creek Indian maiden named Issaqueena, in a village called Keowee Town, aptly named for the beautiful Keowee River.

Issaqueena was captured from her native land and Creek tribe by the Cherokees, most likely during a battle over land, the great battle of Taliwa.  The Cherokees were known for trading with the English who had also begun to settle in the area. Issaqueena fell in love with one of these English traders, Francis Allen.  

One night she overhead a tribunal talk of attacking Star Fort, where Allen had gone to do business.  She jumped on her pony and made the 96-mile trek to alert Allen and the fort of the impending attack.  Her mission was successful and she and Allen were married and had a son born of the union. 

Later, while Allen was away on another business trip, the Cherokees decided to seek retribution against Issaqueena and her child. Legend goes that she made another daring escape and led the pursuing Cherokees to a 200-foot waterfall and jumped in.  Issaqueena knew the Cherokees believed the waterfalls contained evil spirits and would go no further.  Thinking she and her child had perished the Cherokees gave up their pursuit, never knowing she had hidden behind a ledge in the falls until she and her infant could safely be reunited with her beloved husband.

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