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West Virginia, Maryland route 50 (Northwestern Turnpike) downhill ride. In 45 miles from Backbone Mountain Md. (elev. 3095') at the Maryland, West Virginia border west to Grafton W.V. (elev. 964') route 50 drops 2131 feet. In the first 17 miles it drops 1700 feet from the border to Cheat River. The total ride was 458 miles and took 12 hours, if ya eat roller steaks and ham sandwiches out of gas stations.