Skyline Drive

Motorcycle Roads & Rides > Routes > United States > Virginia

Average Rating - This road has been rated by 13 visitors

State: Virginia
Date Submitted: July 12, 2011
Submitted by: MCR Contributor
Motorcycle Road Length: 105 Miles

Written Directions

Skyline drive begins in Front Royal, VA which is about 80 miles west of Washington DC. Just hop on Skyline drive and take it south all the way through the Shenandoah National Park ... the end point is basically the town of Waynesboro, VA.

From there you can either turn around and do this awesome road again or you could conveniently continue right on to the Blue Ridge Parkway (... another fan

Scenery

You'll be riding through the beautiful Shenandoah National Park and see great mountain views and wildlife like deer and an occasional black bear ... but you'd better pay attention to the road as its loaded with turns!

Road Quality

It's 105 miles of twisty mountain roads....all smooth, clean road. Speed limit is only 35 mph due to the wilderness and mountains. You may reach 50mph but even at 35 it's very relaxing and enjoyable. Note: it can be damp in the morning from the elevation of the mountains.

Roadside Amenities

Camping....hiking...sightseeing throughout Shenandoah National Park. Plenty of places to pull over, stretch the legs, and take in the beautiful views.

Additional Info

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Reviewed by MCR Contributor on July 12, 2011 (2 out of 2 members found this review useful.)
Comment: We left York Pa, heading for the BRP, and figured it would be a great warm-up. Beautiful scenery, great roads, just amazing. I wanted to stop at every lookout to take in the views. We rode from Ontario not sure what to expect....now we can't wait to do it again. An absolute must.
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Reviewed by MCR Contributor on July 12, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Comment: Great ride, I went as per instructed, but turned around after the tunnel, which is shorty after RT 211 (about halfway) - the scenery was great, and the ride when I doubled back was even better as all the traffic seems to come from the north gate southbound. I took Rt 55 which was also fun and dined at Apples Homemade BBQ - vgood!
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Reviewed by MCR Contributor on July 12, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Comment: I have ridden this route several times mostly starting in Cherokee NC though. For a relaxing and scenic ride its the best I've been on. Riding the entire Blue Ridge Pkwy is something I haven't been able to do yet but I plan to in the future in the future.
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Reviewed by MCR Contributor on July 12, 2011 (0 out of 1 members found this review useful.)
Comment: I road down from NJ to see my friend in virginia. He took me here around 9 in the morning and killed 2 hours tearing up this route. Speed limit is posted 35.....didn't really follow it. we tore this road up. I was coming down the skyview part and my heart sank as the view was unbelievable. the roads were smooothhh. theres only like 3 park police but they will ride your ass. luckly only saw 1 coming back. I'll be back next year for some more action!! wonderful time and would recommend it to anyone
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Reviewed by MCR Contributor on July 12, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Comment: Great ride even in the rain. We caught a lot of fog early in the morning at high altitude.
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Reviewed by MCR Contributor on July 12, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Comment: rode here from ohio on rt 50; trip over was good , mostly twisting up and down hilly terrain, mostly good roads; the skyway was even better, beautiful scenery and great rods, very little traffic (went 6-12 to 6-22 of 2009); nice roadside views and a few areas on the skyway to fuel up or get food; pretty remote otherwise; traveled then to the blueridge parkway and road it until storms and low clouds made riding impossible to continue....will definitley go back!
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Reviewed by MCR Contributor on July 12, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Comment: Go easy on the loud pipes here, as you're driving directly through an otherwise very quiet camping area and National Park. :-) That said, Mountain Meadows is an awesome stop, and the amenities here are unbelievably good for being on a mountain ridgeline that's several miles to the nearest town at any point.
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Reviewed by MCR Contributor on July 12, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Comment: The Best Road I've ever ridden. Went in July . The weather was great and the road condition was even better, no pot holes, no gravel, no leaves. $10.00 toll per bike but was well worth it. I think I want to live somewhere along the Drive. LOVED IT!!! The hundred miles flew by.
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Reviewed by MCR Contributor on July 12, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Comment: As far as scenic motorcycle routes go, the skyline drive is by far the best (and most abundant at it) road I have been on in my travels so far. Which includes the entire eastern third of the US with nearly 100,000 miles on 2 wheels. The skyline drive and entire blue ridge parkway is perfectly spaced with viewing areas and boasts endless stretches of scenic views. It's you, the road, and open-air nature. Amenities are kind of scarce but that's what I hope for on a good day's ride, but be aware of your gas and plan ahead.
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Reviewed by MCR Contributor on July 12, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Comment: Check before going to see if road surfaces have been milled/ground rough for miles or not like in 2008. This rough surface with the small grit it leaves on the road makes 2 wheel cycles slip and slide. I wish that when they do this for miles it gets posted on website "road conditions".
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Reviewed by MCR Contributor on July 12, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Comment: Absolutely perfect! God's country with polished roads......
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Reviewed by MCR Contributor on July 12, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Comment: Great road! Took your advice and went for the ride and it was every bit as enjoyable as was described, although I found the most fun part of the ride this road called 211 which comes right down the side of the mountain and for a sport bike is definitely alot of fun!
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Reviewed by MCR Contributor on July 12, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Comment: Wonderful ride! Rode the 105 miles from Front Royal to Waynesboro. Scenery is breathtaking, with plenty of places to stop and rest and admire the beauty. Saw one bear that crossed the road about 50 feet in front of us, and numerous deer. Excellent pavement and sufficient amenities along the way. Speed limit is 35 mph, which is just about right. Plan on taking at least 4 hours to make the ride. A must-do ride!!
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