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4 out of 5 Rider Rating 4
4 Reviews

Natural Bridge to London KY via 11 and 30

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By Brainsprain (36 McR Points) on Jul 06, 2014

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WingWanders
619 McR Points
July 16, 2019
This road was awesome! However as we traveled…
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WWG
2 McR Points
April 21, 2015
I have ridden this road many times, The first 10…
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Written Directions

Beginning at Slade, KY (Natural Bridge State Park) follow Highway 11 south. A few miles before Boonesville turn right on highway 30 to London. It's fairly simple.

Scenery

At the beginning of the ride, one is in the Red River Gorge but soon just skirting the Daniel Boone National Forest. The route is almost universally two lane winding with a lot of elevation and grade changes. Can't say there are spectacular views, but the landscape is constantly changing and in late June rich in texture if not color. While there is some truck traffic in places, the traffic in general is light and one can travel at one's own pace. I wish I had taken highway 11 all the way south but I didn't see where it went until I saw it reconnect with US 25 E after this route ended. Maybe someone in Kentucky could add that route because it looks like it would be fun.

Drive Enjoyment

Road is curvy and as stated above lots of grade and elevation changes. Lower gears are often needed. The pavement surface is in pretty good shape. I saw little gravel despite these roads would have winter treatment a good bit.

Tourism Opportunities

After leaving Natural Bridge one will find little in the way of lots of places to eat or stay at night. This route is primarily back roads. There are service stations with stores. I stopped for gas before taking the turn onto 30 and the people were friendly and one man struck up a motorcycling story with me.
 

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WingWanders
July 16, 2019
619 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Other
This road was awesome! However as we traveled further south, it became less maintained. There were branches and debris in the road, which is quite narrow, and I wasn't prepared for the one lane wooden bridge. Otherwise beautiful scenery and curves!
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WWG
April 21, 2015
2 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
I have ridden this road many times, The first 10 miles from Natural Bridge to Zachariah is great, the leg from Booneville to Tyner is good with a few dangerous curves for greenhorns. The rest is fairly straight
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WingWanders
June 24, 2020
619 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Delightful sweeping road through the foothills in eastern Kentucky. The road surface was good, and so were the views. Ended up at the Natural Bridge, but alas we were after hours. Have to return another time. The roads and scenery are worth it.
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