The Snowshoe Challenge

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Average Rating - This road has been rated by 3 visitors

State: West Virginia
Date Submitted: February 1, 2008
Submitted by: Brad
Motorcycle Road Length: 11 Miles

Written Directions

From Snowshoe, WV, take route 66 east till it runs into route 28/92.

Scenery

Huge inclines and declines on hwy 66 east of Snowshoe Mtn. Snowshoe itself is a 6 mile climb to the top and twists and curves that will challenge even the best riders. I coasted down mostly. Beautiful log homes that implanted themselves in the side of the mountain and beautiful scenery. Nice streams usually follow the roads around Snowshoe. This road will challenge you, I promise!

Road Quality: 5

The roads are great for having all four seasons. Every so often you'll see some loose gravel on the tight turns, so be especially careful on the tight 20mph turns. And when it says 20mph, it means 20mph! Very little trucks except for the occasional timber truck. This area is not for leaning back and stretching out. It will challenge you and you will be leaning all the time. If you want to stretch out, follow hwy 33 or 220 near Petersburg, WV.

Roadside Amenities:: 2

Nothing but beautiful scenery. Hwy 66 east of Snowshoe is all forest, gas up when you get a chance. Go see Senaca Rocks. And fill up there. There is a cool bar/restaurant as well. Snowshoe has a gas station at the bottom of the mountain, can't miss it because everyone stops there. Marlinton is about 15 miles south of Snowshoe, this is a neat little town with ample refueling, shopping, and eating places. There is also a restaurant about 6 miles north of Snowshoe off hwy 219 (look for the bear). If you go to Snowshoe Freedomfest the 3rd weekend of July, join the guided tours. There are tons of bikes at this. Also, go on the ride and hike ride, it's well worth it.

Road Quality

The roads are great for having all four seasons. Every so often you'll see some loose gravel on the tight turns, so be especially careful on the tight 20mph turns. And when it says 20mph, it means 20mph! Very little trucks except for the occasional timber truck. This area is not for leaning back and stretching out. It will challenge you and you will be leaning all the time. If you want to stretch out, follow hwy 33 or 220 near Petersburg, WV.

Roadside Amenities

Nothing but beautiful scenery. Hwy 66 east of Snowshoe is all forest, gas up when you get a chance. Go see Senaca Rocks. And fill up there. There is a cool bar/restaurant as well. Snowshoe has a gas station at the bottom of the mountain, can't miss it because everyone stops there. Marlinton is about 15 miles south of Snowshoe, this is a neat little town with ample refueling, shopping, and eating places. There is also a restaurant about 6 miles north of Snowshoe off hwy 219 (look for the bear). If you go to Snowshoe Freedomfest the 3rd weekend of July, join the guided tours. There are tons of bikes at this. Also, go on the ride and hike ride, it's well worth it.

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Reviewed by Pouge on November 2, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Pouge
motorcycle_year: 2008
motorcycle_make: Yamaha
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: I consider this the back side of Snowshoe. It does get steep and it has hairpin curves. I prefer to go up to be in more control and less wear on my brakes, and go down on the Rt. 219 side. Beautiful view at the top. This Rt. 66 is well worth the trip...
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Reviewed by Guest on January 16, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: clint
motorcycle_year: 2005
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: The trip is great ,although a challenge I think is a bit of an overstatement.
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Reviewed by Guest on December 30, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Josh
motorcycle_year: 2005
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: I was through here in late Fall '08, and there were several turns loaded down with spilled sand from transport to all the construction sites in the area. I almost dumped my ride off a turn in a spot where I may have been discovered by a future archaeologist. Be alert and ride it for the scenery. It's a beautiful route, but one loaded with hazards thanks to all the construction equipment and materials transport in the area.
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