Alabama (AL) is a great state for motorcycle roads that combine rich heritage and culture stops blended with scenic beauty. Motorcycle rides can be enjoyed along some state designated trails designed specifically to showcase cultural, historical, and scenic stops along the path. A sampling of the trails available are the Civil Rights Museum Trail, the Civil War Trail, the Native American Trail, and the Covered Bridge Trail. Scenery in the state varies from rolling hills, vast untapped & lush forests, and a small stretch of the Gulf coastline.
... nicely paved, numerous switchbacks and horseshoe curves, nice up and down hill grades ... if you have ever heard of “The Dragon” (AKA Deal’s Gap) in Carolina this my friends is the mini dragon, without having to go all the way to Carolina
"Awesome views of the mountain/valley/lake region of North Alabama!" … enjoy good quality pavement the entire route combined with a strong collection of turns, climbs, and twists"
… the valley road winds beside the Paint Rock River (one that is rich in plants and animals only found there). This is not a superslab ride. If you enjoy a cruise through the country...this is for you!
… runs along the spine of Cheaha Mountain in Eastern Alabama near Talladega and offers beautiful scenic views of 20+ miles … wildlife abounds and it is not uncommon to see deer, hawks and other animals
… runs along the Tennessee River to Waterloo, AL … roads runs along the right side of a small valley dotted with farms … road turns into a snake with plenty of left and right leans with a few sharpies thrown in
… trip is especially scenic on the northern part as you will travel through the very beautiful, scenic, and rugged part of the Alabama which falls in the Talladega National Forest … enjoy seeing the highest point in Alabama - Cheaha Mountain (2,799)
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Key
Read this to understand our rating system.
All our motorcycle roads and trips are rated on three key categories:
Scenery
Road Quality
Roadside Amenities
Read the description below for each of the categories to understand what qualities give a road a strong or weak rating in each of the categories.
Category
A 5 star rating indicates ...
A 1 star rating indicates ...
Far above average scenery for that state. (Ex. mountain views, lakes, rivers, hills, or forests.)
Below average scenery for that state. (Ex. an area that simply is lacking in overall natural beauty.)
Outstanding driving conditions. Plenty of twists, turns & hills; well maintained roads with smooth pavement.
Straight roads over flat land or rough road conditions with
some potholes or driving
hazards such as gravel
Plenty of things to do when it's time to pull over. (Ex. museums, restaurants, pull-outs, historical sites, entertainment etc.)
Little to nothing to do when it's time to pull over. (Ex. lack of museums, restaurants, pull-outs, historical sites, entertainment etc.)
