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4.17 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.17
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The Midland Trail

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By Cat Man (22 McR Points) on Jun 11, 2013

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luckylendy
2 McR Points
July 23, 2015
Rode most of this loop on 18 July (a Saturday)…
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Beekeeper
2 McR Points
April 4, 2015
One of the many nice rides in WV. Use caution at…
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Written Directions

This is US Highway 60, from Charleston to White Sulphur Springs.

Scenery

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 area are very narrow, and right up to the river. As you go further east, you are climbing into the mountains, and the road is narrow and has many switchbacks. There are several overlooks, such as Hawk's Nest, to look over the river valley.

Drive Enjoyment

The road is has many steep grades, where speed is not your friend. Ride with your lower gears, and enjoy the ride. Be more cautious when the road is wet as the coal dust can make the roads slippery, especially at the switchbacks. There are many switchbacks, and narrow in places. This is a mountain road. Lots of truck traffic as this timber and mining area.

Tourism Opportunities

There are many towns along this road, all with their own charm. One needs to stop at several to enjoy what they offer. Hawk's Nest is a great stop to overlook the valley. Bring your camera, you will want to take many pictures.
 

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WingWanders
June 25, 2020
619 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
We've done about 2/3 or this road. Main thoroughfare for Charlestown to Virginia, but a lot of traffic heads onto interstates, so it's not that heavily traveled. Good two lane road away that about half follows the river. Being it's West Virginia, it's beautiful. Plan to return to see some waterfalls along the way.
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Akumu
November 20, 2019
4000 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Great Road. Especially between Gauley Bridge and Rainelle. Can be some degree of traffic to slow you up, but even during that the views are pretty nice and the canopy that comes and goes looks very good too. As drawn the route is a bit longer than it needs to be oh, you don't need to head all the way in to Charleston to get the best of this road. Never loved us a very good one.
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16lowrider103
June 27, 2020
108 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Great ride lots of curves and hills very scenic with a waterfall along road. There are many great places to stop and enjoy the river. Historic little towns and coal mining towns very cool to see it is a must see ride.
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