Motorcycle Roads in West Virginia
The Mountain State is home to countless mountain traversing motorcycle rides as the state falls entirely within the Appalachian Mountain range and has an average elevation of 1,500 above sea level ... higher than any other state east of the Mississippi. Outside of it's scenic mountain scenery, West Virginia (WV) offers motorcycle riders access to notable Civil War historical sites, Appalachian arts/crafts/music, scenic railroads and historical coal industry museums.
On this road, you will ride up and over two large mountains and on both sides you will be treated to some panoramic vista views of the valley below. As you ride in the valleys you will see (at…
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Awesome mountains and countryside, 2 state parks, Hungry Mother State Park to the north of Marion, VA at exit 45 on I-81 and Grayson Highlands State Park to the south on 16 at exit 45 on I-81 towards…
4.67 out of 5
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This ride never fails to enchant and thrill me. There's always something new to see. Trust me you won't catch it all the first time because driving it the first time will consume most of your energy.…
4.7 out of 5
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Great consistent pavement...continual twisties the whole 55 miles. Folks it doesn't get much better than this anywhere in the eastern USA. Few rocks or gravel in the turns unless there has been a…
4.3 out of 5
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Mountains, Rivers, Valleys, Great People, Fun things to do. You travel just north of the northern most reaches of the beautiful Monongahela National Forest! rock formations seen along the way Road…
4.18 out of 5
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You will start into the hills with numerous pull-offs to stop and admire the views. At the top is the Elk River Ski Resort at Salty Fork. The hills flatten out slightly as you turn east on 39/55…
4.71 out of 5
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Picturesque farms, scenic overlooks, mountain views, rivers, wildlife this little piece of highway has it all.Road Quality: 4Would get 5 stars if not for the possibility of deer and a few spots where…
3.71 out of 5
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There are some scenic valleys and hill top views along this route. It takes you through several small country towns where everyone seems to enjoy seeing visitors. The last portion of the loop takes…
4.67 out of 5
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There are a few things here and there to look at but this ride is mostly about the challenge of the road. However you do get to see some small towns and a couple of nice vista style views.
3.86 out of 5
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WV 39 is just a fantastic motorcycle touring road! At various times you will ride along beautiful mountain streams, thick forest, and cranberry glades as you cruise along the valley and over the…
4.5 out of 5
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WV 28 offers a variety of scenery along its path. Headed North from WV39 at Huntersville, the road weaves its way through the Monongahela forest. When you aren't riding through a thick canopy of lush…
4.5 out of 5
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This road has it all. This road will take you over the Appalachian Mountains. From Charleston, you are following the Kanawha River. Enjoy the falls near Glen Ferris. Many of the towns in this…
4.17 out of 5
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As you're climbing up through the hills and coming back down, you are surrounded by trees (GREAT in the fall colors!!!) you pass through plenty of quaint towns, cross over and run along rivers. As…
4.2 out of 5
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Great twisty road to ride but not many grand wide open scenic vistas. But you will be passing through nice rolling countryside with plenty of green pastures and thick forested hills.Road Quality:…
4 out of 5
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A beautiful ride through the highlands of W.Va. Much of it you look down on trees that look like green fluffy cotton balls. In the fall, it looks like the hills are on fire. A little bit of The Blue…
4.75 out of 5
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Huge inclines and declines on hwy 66 east of Snowshoe Mtn. Snowshoe itself is a 6 mile climb to the top and twists and curves that will challenge even the best riders. I coasted down mostly.…
3.8 out of 5
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Starts out in St. Mary's, WV, which is next to the Wayne
National Forest (in Ohio) among the rolling Appalachian
foothills. Very…
3.8 out of 5
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For much of this road you're riding next to a creek with a pretty good view of it, when not next to the creek the elevation offers a fair view. Not too shabby...
4 out of 5
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Tree lined curves and hills with adjacent river in part. A large portion of the route travels through the lush green George Washington National Forest ... check out the Google map (online map link…
5 out of 5
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The 5 rating is for the Parsons, WV to Thomas, WV parts. The Elkins to Parsons is a 3.5 From Parsons to Thomas (or vice versa) there are scenic stops and even without stopping the views are great…
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