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Southwestern Virginia - Sweet Chalybeate to Monterey

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State: Virginia
Date Submitted: September 1, 2009
Submitted by: State: Virginia Missin44
Motorcycle Road Length: 79 Miles

Written Directions

Begin at the Virginia/West Virginia border near the small community of Sweet Chalybeate. Head north on rt. 311 for 6.5 miles, bear right on to Rt. 159. Remain on Rt 159 for 12 miles where Rt. 159 becomes Rt. 60. Remain on Rt. 60 toward Covington. Once in Covington follow signs to Rt. 220 or Hot Springs, VA. Head north on Rt. 220 toward Hot Springs. Remain on Rt. 220 to Monterey, VA.

Scenery

Mountain valleys, tree lined roads, scenic overlooks, waterfalls, historic landmarks. WOW! This is a continuation of a trip listed in West Virginia (- Peterstown to Sweet Springs).

Road Quality: 4

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

Road Quality

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

Roadside Amenities

Anything from small towns, mom & pop eateries to world class resorts like the Homestead. Golf anyone?

Additional Info

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Reviewed by Guest on March 17, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Mudflap
motorcycle_year: 2007
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
Comment: Very nice ride. Plenty of good curves and also some sections you can really turn it on. Lots of other roads nearby that are also good rides. I ride parts of this route quite often.
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