Motorcycle Roads in Kentucky
"The Bluegrass State is a great state for offering motorcycle riders multiple scenic environments from which to explore. The bluegrass area with its thoroughbred horse farms, abundant caves and cavern regions; the Kentucky Appalachian mountains, the northern Kentucky river region, and the southern and western water-land regions. Kentucky (KY) is also the home of the world famous Kentucky Derby and historical sites related to the home of Lincoln, Daniel Boone, as well as key historical points on the Underground Railroad and the Trail of Tears.
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Best Rated Motorcycle Roads & Rides
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Color Key: top-5 ranked routes in the state
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Routes ranked below the top-5 are drawn in gray
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You’ll see beautiful farms and amazing scenic landscapes particularly in the fall with the changing leaves.
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Rode this route aggressively, so not much time to absorb the scenery. Rolling hills, some riding along ledges for good panoramic views; nice farm land
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Route makes multiple climbs with frequent views of the valleys. Much of the ride is along rivers and lunch is beside rapids of river in Kingsport.
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If one wanted to see proper horse country in Lexington, KY one has to travel no further. Russell Cave Road is the "driveway" to some of the most expansive and highest end horse stables in the area…
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Lots of crossings over Lake Barkley, several resorts along this route, restaurants, camping, Rock Castle Iron Works.
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This route runs along a ridgetop with nice views of the rolling countryside and farms.