Ride to Hard 8 BBQ

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Average Rating - This road has been rated by 6 visitors

State: Texas
Date Submitted: July 1, 2009
Submitted by: Dragin'
Motorcycle Road Length: 125 Miles

Written Directions

1. Leave Weatherford heading west on US-180

2. Continue through Mineral Wells and into Palo Pinto

3. In Palo Pinto turn left onto FM 4

4. Take FM 4 through Lone Camp to IH 20

5. Go west on IH-20 about 7 miles to Exit 373

6. Exit onto TX 193 towards Gordon

7. In Gordon turn left at FM 919 OR you can travel a couple more miles to Mingus...

8. In Mingus turn Left onto HWY 108

9. Take Hwy 108 to IH-20

10. Go East on IH-20 about 2.5 miles

11. Exit 370/ TX 108 towards Stephenville

12. In Stephenville turn left onto US 377

13. In Granbury take the exit for Business 377 and go to the square

14. On the square turn left onto FM 51 back to Weatherford

Scenery

Great scenery through the Palo Pinto Mountains. The mountains towered over us. Lots of rolling hills and TONS of bluebonnets in the Spring.

Road Quality

Lots of twisties, turns, curves and enough straight patches to enjoy the scenery. Bluebonnets outside Weatherford

Roadside Amenities

Towns include Fort Worth, Weatherford, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Lone Camp, Gordon, Mingus, and Stephenville . Gas and food available especially in Palo Pinto.

Additional Info

- View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo weather .

Nickname (optional) Dragin'

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Reviewed by Guest on March 21, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Pamela King
motorcycle_year: 2009
motorcycle_make: Victory
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: the map doesn't match the ride description and directions here
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Reviewed by Guest on January 15, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: j.r.& Dee-Dee
motorcycle_year: 1999
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: looks like a great ride! But the map provided on site seems to go the wrong way! I love your site thanks for A great riding tool !!
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Reviewed by Guest on December 10, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Dandu
motorcycle_year: 1998
motorcycle_make: Honda
Comment: With such a beautiful coverage of the whole journey and what to expect from the ride this is a definite one for me to try in the near future! Awesome photographs of the mountains and the bluebonnets were lovely, lol!!:) Really exciting and the places you pass through are really great especially the mountains on either side of you!! All in all, the 125 miles ride to the Hard 8 BBQ with all the details of the ride given is something to try out!!Vehicle Wrap
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Reviewed by Guest on June 26, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Joe Farmer
motorcycle_year: 2010
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Sport-Touring
Comment: This is a great ride for scenery. Just a little warning dont be in a hurry, the curves can be tricky. Take a pit stop in Lone Camp you wont be dissapointed. The pie is to die for and the food is outstanding. Its not a bad place to stop just for a cold coke or a cold beer to go!! Have fun and be safe!!
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Reviewed by Guest on October 31, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: 2 wheel traveler
motorcycle_year: 2006
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: I've been to some of the places he talks about, but not yet on my motorcycle. his ride is in some really awesome scenic area. And in Stevensville, right across the street from the National Guard Armory, is one of the best BarbeQue places I have been to. Its a place a lot of Rodeo stars hang out at when they come to town.
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Reviewed by Guest on August 23, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Justin
motorcycle_year: 2003
motorcycle_make: Ducati
motorcycle_type: Sport
Comment: Good ride with lots of scenic views, but no twisties.
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