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4.65 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.65
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Skyline Drive

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By MCR Contributor (1039 McR Points) on Jul 11, 2011

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TheBuffaloSoldier
August 6, 2014
In my opinion this ride should be on every…
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MCR Contributor
1039 McR Points
July 12, 2011
We left York Pa, heading for the BRP, and figured…
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Written Directions

Skyline drive begins in Front Royal, VA which is about 80 miles west of Washington DC. Just hop on Skyline drive and take it south all the way through the Shenandoah National Park ... the end point is basically the town of Waynesboro, VA. From there you can either turn around and do this awesome road again or you could conveniently continue right on to the Blue Ridge Parkway (... another fan

Scenery

You'll be riding through the beautiful Shenandoah National Park and see great mountain views and wildlife like deer and an occasional black bear ... but you'd better pay attention to the road as its loaded with turns!

Drive Enjoyment

It's 105 miles of twisty mountain roads....all smooth, clean road. Speed limit is only 35 mph due to the wilderness and mountains. You may reach 50mph but even at 35 it's very relaxing and enjoyable. Note: it can be damp in the morning from the elevation of the mountains.

Tourism Opportunities

Camping....hiking...sightseeing throughout Shenandoah National Park. Plenty of places to pull over, stretch the legs, and take in the beautiful views.
 

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Villac
July 16, 2020
22 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport
Wonderful, beautiful, wooded drive. The speed limit is serious, I saw officers checking speed every few tens of miles. The rain can sweep in and back out pretty fast, but the pavement is very well maintained and hazards are well marked.
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a2rbnud
April 29, 2022
60 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
The Skyline is like driving through a golf course with wildlife. Best in the autumn until end of October. Speed limits are rabidly enforced. It's a national park, so you can ride it for free with a National Park Senior Lifetime Pass. There are no gas stations on the route so fill up and google local gas station locations.
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Srcaseyjr
January 5, 2016
4 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport
Nice scenic road with picnic areas and overlooks. Do the speed limit, 45mph mostly.
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