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4.39 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.39
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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Jul 31, 2003

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Guest
July 25, 2013
No disrespect to Texas- but after reading all the…
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BiggityAT
December 1, 2011
I have met people from all over the world who…
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IMPORTANT MOTORCYCLE ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE (updated Nov 2021): The road/bridge construction that began blocked part of the Three Sisters route in Sep of 2020 concluded in April of 2021 so all should be good now. Here is the blog that covered the construction update for more information!

The Three Sisters route starts in Medina, TX. From Medina catch RR337 (at this point you are starting on "The Three Sisters") heading west (right). Take RR337 west until you come up on the town of Leakey. At Leakey, go north on US 83 for a just about a mile and look for RR336 on the left. Take a left onto RR336 which will head you north. Continue north on RR336 until you meet Texas 41 and at this point you will want to turn left in order to head west. Go west for 15 miles or so and you will find RR335 on the left. Take a left (east) and get on RR335 and drive south down to Camp Wood where you can take a left on to RR337 and finish out the loop when you hit Leakey again.

Scenery

A ride through this part of Texas will most certainly change your view of my beloved state. You will ride amongst scenery as good as it gets, along clear rivers, through very twisty mountain type curves amidst real Texas Ranches. With million dollar vistas and cool clear waters along with friendly folks and knowing that you are riding the best this large state can offer, makes for great riding... Nueces River (pronounced New-Aces) on Ranch Rd 335

Drive Enjoyment

This route is mainly very twisty passing over large hills and between not many gas stations. This roller coaster ride will no doubt blow you away. The road is not heavily traveled, but beware as sharp turns have certainly taken many motorcyclist down. Also, although the surface is mostly in very good condition, always watch for loose gravel, deer and slow moving locals heading back to their ranch ... often a much slower pace than we're zippin by at.

Frio River just outside Leaky, (pronounced lay-key) on Ranch Road 337. Just after having gone through the Twisted Sister from Vanderpool (contributed by The Geezy Rider, Aug 08)

On Ranch Road 337 just prior to hitting Vanderpool (contributed by The Geezy Rider, Aug 08)

Huge ranch just north of Campwood on Ranch Road 335 (contributed by The Geezy Rider, Aug 08)

Tourism Opportunities

This route isn't going to be know for its "Roadside Amenities" as much as it is known for its scenery and road quality. There are some very nice pull-outs, stop and enjoy the long vistas. Gas up in Leakey as there are not too many gas stations to choose from and where there is a very good motorcycle shop. For a refreshing summertime swimming hole try the Frio River (frio meaning cold!!!). Note from a recent MotorcycleRoads.com visitor about this route: "Hwy 16 between Kerrville and Bandera is not for beginners! Due to recent accidents, weekend police patrol has increased a great deal. Hwy 173 may be a better route between Kerrville & Bandera."

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anjalig
July 7, 2017
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Drifter576
May 7, 2012
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Absolutely beautiful ride even after an overnight rain and light shower on the ride. Was finally able to let go and clear my head on this one.
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rtcoker
January 26, 2020
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
I live 30 minutes from the Dragon and other great Smoky Mountain roads/rides. So by comparison Three sisters is about a 2 compared to them. There are long sections of straights between curves, not as much leaning back and forth like in the Smokies. Scenery is nice, but you will spend more time watching out for the hundreds of potholes instead of looking at that. BUT... the Three sisters is BY FAR the best in Texas. The Hill country is great. And there are great places to eat some fantastic BBQ and listen to live Blues in this area. The last time I rode the Three sisters was in 2017. Road pavement was really rough and potholed. Lots of gravel and loose stuff on the roads. Curves are NOT banked and in many cases are blind. Huge pickups rounding curves cross the double yellow a lot. many vertical rises will give negative "g's" so be careful. Great area to visit and really FANTASTIC local people. Don't miss Leakey (pronounced Laykee).
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