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West Virginia Motorcycle Roads and Trips

The Mountain State is home to countless mountain traversing motorcycle rides as the state falls entirely within the Appalachian Mountain range and has an average elevation of 1,500 above sea level ... higher than any other state east of the Mississippi. Outside of it's scenic mountain scenery, West Virginia (WV) offers motorcycle riders access to notable Civil War historical sites, Appalachian arts/crafts/music, scenic railroads and historical coal industry museums.

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	Parkersburg-Clay-Harrisville-Loop January 13, 2012 There are some scenic valleys and hill top views along this route. It takes you through several small country towns where everyone... This is a great route for sport and sport touring types. Lots of curves and twisties in the first three quarters of... This loop will start and finish in Parkersburg, WV. Leave Parkersburg on WV-14 toward Elizabeth. Continue through Elizabeth to the town of...
	Baltimore To The "Loppty Loop" (Route 51) November 19, 2011 Along the various routes stemming from Baltimore, traffic will be busy, normal for this area. But I-70 has little traffic, generally wide... Very little potholes on any of these roads, lots of hills, sweeping curves, and long straight stretches with little traffic! Starting anywhere along Interstate 695 near Baltimore, merge onto the nearest exit for I-70 West, after near 40 miles, take the exit...
	Winchester VA to Deep Creek Lake MD November 2, 2011 As you're climbing up through the hills and coming back down, you are surrounded by trees (GREAT in the fall colors!!!) you... The biggest challenges I've had on this road was when I got caught in a rainstorm going over the mountains. in some... If you ever ride out to DCL and get stuck in that traffic up on 70 or 68, and you have a...
	Covington to Pearisville October 7, 2011 Just south of Covington, the route is in some hills but not big elevation changes. As you head towards the state line... This road is not a super tight/twisty road but has good turns on it and great scenery. The road quality was excellent,... Start in Covington, VA and head south out of town on VA route 18. Eventually it turns into county route 17/Waiteville road...
	The Highland Scenic Highway (SR 150) October 6, 2011 A beautiful ride through the highlands of W.Va. Much of it you look down on trees that look like green fluffy cotton... Very smooth road. Much of the roads in the surrounding area are in surprisingly good shape. Good curves, and little traffic. Speed... From 219 South, turn onto Rt. 39. Take 39 to Rt. 150. From 219 North, turn onto Rt. 150 just before Marlinton....
	Route 12 - Alderson to Peterstown September 20, 2011 You start out from Alderson and ride along the river for about 16 miles. Good sweeping curves and beautiful river views. After... The road conditions in this part of the mountains are in surprisingly good shape. Little rock and gravel on the road (although,... Alderson to Peterstown. Coming from U.S. Highway 64 to Rt. 12 to Alderson (Alta exit). Ride 12 to Alderson for a bite...
	Southeast Ohio on Route 32 & Hwy 33 August 18, 2011 You are passing through a transition zone from mountainous to rolling hills of southern Ohio. The route passes by Stroud's Run State... There is a good bit of construction along the way right now, and the road does not stay two lane, often switching... Start in Parkersburg West Virginia and take Hwy 50 west to Blennerhasset. It's a very small quiet place so If you need...
	200-Mile West Virginia Twisties Tour May 24, 2011 There are a few things here and there to look at but this ride is mostly about the challenge of the road.... Over all this route was in good shape. Some of it was even new pavement. However you do always have to watch... I started in Wheeling and followed Rt88 south to 250 south all the way to Fairmont. Then on to 19 south to...
	US 219 Elkins to Summerville January 1, 2010 You will start into the hills with numerous pull-offs to stop and admire the views. At the top is the Elk River... Seemed every corner was highly engineered new asphalt through along 219 past Valley Head. Many banked curves and switch backs 219. The... This route was taken as a side trip enroute to the New River Gorge. Elkins, the start point, is located between Interstate...
	Route 20 from Buckhannon WV to Webster Springs WV October 1, 2009 Great consistent pavement...continual twisties the whole 55 miles. Folks it doesn't get much better than this anywhere in the eastern USA. Few... Super nice road quality. Hills, mountains, valleys, twisties, sweepers, cruisers. Something for everyone. Buckhannon West Virginia is located in the north central part of the state. Coming from the east you would likely follow the...
	Southeastern West Virginia - Peterstown to Sweet Springs September 1, 2009 You'l be passing through rolling hills, farms, mountians, and quiet peaceful countryside (This route continues into Virginia - Southwestern Virginia -... Very few twisties, some nice sweepers, road is well maintained, nice rolling hills. One of my favorite rides anywhere. Begin in Peterstown, WV or Rich Creek, VA, head north on Rt 219 toward Union, WV. In Union turn right on Rt...
	WV State Rt. 9 - Berkeley Springs to Paw Paw, WV September 1, 2009 Picturesque farms, scenic overlooks, mountain views, rivers, wildlife this little piece of highway has it all. Road Quality: 4 Would... Would get 5 stars if not for the possibility of deer and a few spots where rock slides are possible. With what... In Berkeley Springs, the intersection of Rt. 9 (Union St.) and Rt. 522, go West on Rt. 9 until reaching the intersection...
	Route 20's Twisties June 1, 2009 Great twisty road to ride but not many grand wide open scenic vistas. But you will be passing through nice rolling countryside... Road surface was mostly good but lower sections from Charmco, WV to Craigsville, WV had a few rough patches. Suggest riding section... Start Charmco, WV and take Highway 20 all the way north until you end in Buckhannon, WV. The best section is Webster...
	Scenic Route to New River Gorge September 1, 2008 We jumped off of I-79 at the Clendenin exit to grab a pizza in that small town about 3 miles down the... Nice, smooth, and curvy roads with occasional flat straight stretches with no good police hiding places for you to end up with... To summarize, I-79 to the Clendenin exit, 4 East to Clay, 16 South to Rt 60 East to Fayetteville, and 19 North...
	West Virginia 39 (West of US 220) May 1, 2008 WV 39 is just a fantastic motorcycle touring road! At various times you will ride along beautiful mountain streams, thick forest, and... WV 39 offers a near perfect balance of sweepers, tight turns, elevation changes and wide-open spaces for passing (when needed). There aren't... Start in Summersville, WV, at US 19 and head east on WV 39. Cross into Virginia shortly before you get to the...
	West Virginia 28 May 1, 2008 WV 28 offers a variety of scenery along its path. Headed North from WV39 at Huntersville, the road weaves its way through... WV 28 has a very nice "rhythm" to it - not many tight corners, just one slight curve after another as you... Start at the intersection of WV 39 at Huntersville and stay on WV 28 up/north to Moorefield.
	US 250 May 1, 2008 On this road, you will ride up and over two large mountains and on both sides you will be treated to some... US 250 provides some very technically challenging switchbacks, tight corners, elevation changes etc. There are a few breaks in between the mountain... This one is easy - Just take US 250 between Staunton, VA and Elkins, WV - easy to find on any map!...
	US 50 - The George Washington Highway March 1, 2008 Mountains, Rivers, Valleys, Great People, Fun things to do. You travel just north of the northern most reaches of the beautiful Twist and turns, leading to places that have MORE twist and turns. Another nice thing about this run is when you complete... Get yourself to the starting point/town of Grafton, WV. From Grafton head east on US Highway 50 through the most western tip...
	The Snowshoe Challenge February 1, 2008 Huge inclines and declines on hwy 66 east of Snowshoe Mtn. Snowshoe itself is a 6 mile climb to the top and... The roads are great for having all four seasons. Every so often you'll see some loose gravel on the tight turns, so... From Snowshoe, WV, take route 66 east till it runs into route 28/92.
	George Washington National Forest Hills Tour - Rte 39 June 1, 2007 Tree lined curves and hills with adjacent river in part. A large portion of the route travels through the lush green The road is great for those who crave the winding, twisting, grade changes along the way. Some parts of the road had... The route starts on Route 39 in Lexington, VA (where I-64/81 split in the West/Central portion of the state). Take Route 39...
	Waterford Racetrack Road June 1, 2007 The route starts in eastern Ohio on the Ohio river and immediately crosses into WV. The first half of the route hugs... "This road can have extremely challenging curves for most cruisers. Bikes like Road Kings will find themselves scraping the boards often": sandman Start in East Liverpool, Ohio. Cross the Ohio River into West Virginia on the Route 30 bridge and then get on Route...
	US-33 through the Shenandoah valley March 1, 2007 This ride never fails to enchant and thrill me. There's always something new to see. Trust me you won't catch it all... Have you ever driven down an 8% grade hill only to be relieved to have made it to the bottom and survived... Start your route in Harrisonburg, VA. All you do is take US-33 west into WV and on to the route's endpoint -...
	Rt. 16/Rt 47 - Taste of Appalachian Foothills December 1, 2006 Starts out in St. Mary's, WV, which is next to the Wayne National Forest (in Ohio)... There is not much to do along the way in terms of restraunts and shops. Near Ellenboro, WV, you may want to... From St. Mary's just find Rt. 16 and head south toward Harrisville. Continue past Harrisville till you get to Smithville where Rt....
	Long way from Warrenton to Front Royal July 1, 2006 Some great scenic areas going over the Skyline Drive then farm and rural scenery. You'll drive through both the beautiful Shenandoah National... Road quality is very good ... your typical rural mountain roads with plenty of twists, turns, ascents and descents. Our ride left from Tyson Corner, VA where we proceeded to the route's starting point at Warrenton, VA. From Warrenton you take...
	Virginia's State Route 16 November 1, 2004 Awesome mountains and countryside, 2 state parks, Hungry Mother State Park to the north of Marion, VA at exit 45 on... From Marion, VA. north on 16 the pavement is well kept and smooth with some awesome scenery and plenty of twists and... Exit 45 on Interstate 81 in Virginia puts you right on route 16 and in the town of Marion, VA. From here...