Motorcycle Roads in Washington
"Many of the country's best motorcycle rides fall within the borders of Washington (WA) state. The state is blessed with a vast diversity of breathtaking scenery including the Pacific coast, the Olympic Peninsula, the Cascade Mountains, the incredible Columbia River basin, and the arid rolling hills of eastern Washington. Although areas west of the Cascades are generally heavily populated, many outstanding motorcycle roads abound if you know where to look. The Cascades offer great mountain motorcycle riding along with wonderful destinations like Mt. Rainer and Mt. St. Helens State Park. To the south the areas around the Columbia river are home to endless magnificent winding motorcycle roads.
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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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During the initial part of the ride, you will see the Snohomish River bed and you will drive through countryside. Once in US 2, you will drive up stevens pass and find the Wenatchee river on your…
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The route starts out a little slow. As you go farther down 8 the scenery becomes vibrant and colorful. The road to 101 and 101 has some very nice twisties and switchbacks. The coast is beautiful…
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"Combine the Steptoe Butte with any of the surrounding highways or county roads for a wonderful day ride. We like Hwy 27 from Spokane Valley to Oakesdale. Hwy 127 is a nice road with lots of sweepers…
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Starts with a long straight stretch though a residential area, but soon becomes a curvy forest road. Breaks in the trees allow good views of the mountains as well as the stream that the road follows…
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Its a quick jaunt from the city that takes you away from it all. Your passenger has lots to look at while you focus on the many curves in the road. Lots of trees and then when it opens up you have…
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This route is through the hills around Fall City WA. It is a curvy, hilly, wooded road that is just beautiful. You travel along Raging River for a portion and then into Duthie Hill Park. You are not…
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The area is rich in large homesteads, history, trees, and intriguing geography. The loop provides good lessons in all these aspects, plus some outstanding riding as you wind your way over the rivers…
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Cascade foothills, woods and farmland, Skykomish river.
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Pick a clear day. As the road winds higher and higher the expanse of Olympic National Park begins to open before you. First subtly with views to the east, but then as one swings around the south side…
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South end runs along Soap Lake, then through a redish rock gorge right along the water all the way to Grand Coulee.You will pass Dry Falls,just south of Coulee City, sight of the once largest…
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Travel along the incredible Columbia River where you stop and watch windsurfers, through farm country and deep forests. You'll take in views of Mt Hood, Mt. Adams, and Mt. St. Helens as you travel…
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The route winds through tree lined roads through the hills, rural farm land, and interstate highways. This ride will give you a little of everything.
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This route skits the Olympic Mountains to the South and the Straights of Juan de Fuca to the North. With mountains on side and view to Vancouver Island on the other doing this slow out for the view…
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Hwy 261 winds though the grass lands of the Washington Palouse. In the spring temperatures are mild and the grass is emerald green. At certain vantage points the Palouse looks to be relatively flat…
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This short ride includes waterfront views of three bodies of water - the Puget Sound, Sinclair Inlet, and Dyes Inlet. Starting at the Southworth Ferry Terminal, this ride provides myriad of…
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Road conditions are good, and the road travels typical Western Washington countryside - evergreens and a little farmland. Occasional glimpses of water until you get to Port Gamble when you have a…
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Rolling treeless hills and prairie. Dry high desert plateaus and farming communities. Excellent viewpoint of Grand Coulee Dam at the Crown Point Overlook.
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Beautiful forest scenery. watch for deer at dusk. Nice camping spots. Awesome waterfalls. Great ride.
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Travels through rural Key Peninsula in Pierce County, Washington and hits the Puget Sound to get into some twisties south to Allyn. If you get stuck behind a slow driver, enjoy the views of the…
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Until you get to North Bend, it's farming on Issaquah-Hobart Road, trees on WA-18. Snoqualmie Ridge and North Bend will reward you with the majestic view of Mt. Si.