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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KY 89 runs along the middle fork of Rockcastle River and Indian Creek. The route is canopied by trees in most parts with some homes dotted along the way.
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This is a beautiful ride along highway 80 from Somerset, KY to Glasgow, KY. The ride encompasses many small towns along the way and also gives you a look at many farms throughout Central Kentucky.
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The scenery is rolling hills, with trees that hang over the road for a very cool shaded area! There is a lot of farm land, with many scenic hills on the sides. This route crosses many rivers and…
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Route takes you through rolling hills with assorted farms and small towns. Most of the ride is "on the ridges" providing panoramic views.
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A solid 5 in this category!!! This route specializes in scenery and road quality. You will see Kentucky tobacco and dairy farms mixed with gorgeous Kentucky thoroughbred horse farms. Many of the…
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Eastern Kentucky is hills, trees and lots of bends. As you head west you have hills and bends as you start to see more green horse pastures of Kentucky horse country. Wonderful change from rushing…
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The road travels up hill, down hills, around hills, across sunny valleys, in forested hillsides, Pretty much has all that eastern Kentucky has to offer.
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Lot's of mountains, farmland, winding along rivers and through Jefferson National Forest and Hungry Mother State Park.
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Riding through the Daniel Boone National Forest, you have a great mix of rock formations, old growth trees and farms. The best part is the falls themselves. They sit in the middle of the route and…
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This route is one that I travel all the time and never gets old. The bends, curves, and long sweeping hills of KY make it an exceptional ride for all types. I find that Fall is the best time to ride…
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The road follows the bends of the mighty Ohio River. Usually you are between the bluffs of the hills and the bottom land fields. The railroad runs parallel either below you or at times above you.…
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Scenery is mostly back road Ky. at it's best. Lots of small towns and scenic pull offs. Lots of lush green in the summer.
This ride takes you over the tallest geographic point in Ky. Black Mtn. The…
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This is a very decent road with wild life along the way, we saw two deer, three groundhogs and possibly a fox. There are homes along the way so potentially slow traffic but we did not experience any…
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Welcome to a trip through the beautiful Daniel Boone National Forest! Scenery is 5 stars!
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In addition to the twists and turns, visitors will observe a couple of waterways through the Daniel Boone National Forest: Kentucky River at Bee Rock as well as Buck Creek. Visitors can expect to…
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Lots of tree canopy over the road. Many hills and curves. Excellent viewpoint approximately 3 miles into Marion County on SR 527. Nice place to stop for a break. Very small parking area but…
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The route provides a mix of scenery from open farmland and pastures to dense woods providing a "tunnel of trees", passing by numerous farms and rural homes.
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This was my first trip on my cruiser. Clarksville is nto that great, and neither is Oak Grove. But once you pass over the interstate you come into Kentucky farm country. Just miles and miles of farm…
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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