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4.3 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.3
10 Reviews

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Sep 30, 2009

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Guest
April 20, 2010
I ride this route alot. It has all the twisties…
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Akumu
3916 McR Points
November 21, 2019
Certainly a fun road if you got the time to do it…
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Written Directions

Buckhannon West Virginia is located in the north central part of the state. Coming from the east you would likely follow the new four-lane highway (US Route 33)from Elkins WV. If you want a REAL treat ride US route 33 all the way from Harrisonburg VA. If you are coming from the north you will likely come down Interstate 79 from Pittsburgh/Morgantown and then follow US Route 33 east from Weston WV appx 15 miles over to Buckhannon.

Scenery

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 hard rain in within the previous day or so. Youll hardly ever see the law...but obey the speed limits in the small towns for good measure.

Road Quality: 5

Super nice road quality. Hills, mountains, valleys, twisties, sweepers, cruisers. Something for everyone.

Roadside Amenities:: 2

Who cares about the amenities...what do you want? Its central West-by- God for pete sakes...its the continual twisties that make this route a MUST do if you're passing thru the center of WV. Fuel up/Eat, etc. in Buckhannan then have at it for the next hour. Theres a Subway and a home town restaurant in Webster Springs - Snowshoe is only 40 miles or so beyond over on 219...lots there?

Drive Enjoyment

Super nice road quality. Hills, mountains, valleys, twisties, sweepers, cruisers. Something for everyone.

Tourism Opportunities

Who cares about the amenities...what do you want? Its central West-by- God for pete sakes...its the continual twisties that make this route a MUST do if you're passing thru the center of WV. Fuel up/Eat, etc. in Buckhannan then have at it for the next hour. Theres a Subway and a home town restaurant in Webster Springs - Snowshoe is only 40 miles or so beyond over on 219...lots there?

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Guest
April 20, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
I ride this route alot. It has all the twisties and elevation changes you want. Just be careful on the gravel along most of the road here. It has a nice little State Park called Holly River along the route, and during April 1 til Labor Day weekend you can stop and eat at the nice little restaurant thats there. Beautiful scenary and alot of wildlife so be safe when riding around dark here.

Update from West Virginia’s Road Ranger (July 31st, 2020): Route 20 is pretty rough. It seem like certain counties (municipalities?) take better care of it that others, but coming North out of Webster Springs can be pretty iffy, on a bike. I give it a poor grade until Diana, and then I can’t comment. Perhaps www.wv511.org will notify you if there’s any construction.
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Akumu
November 21, 2019
3916 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Certainly a fun road if you got the time to do it all. The South End is the best end, but the North End besides being slightly busier is still pretty good it's self.
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Guest
April 14, 2011
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Went from Fairmont to Webster springs. Great roads. Then went to Elkins, some rough spots but not too bad. Overall a great 200 mile trip.
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