Motorcycle Route Author
By MCR Contributor (988 McR Points)
on May 18, 2011
Rider Reviews
Written Directions
Take I-81 to Bristol VA. Go North on I-81 to Rt. 92 North. 92 turns into 42. Go North for 2 days. Have fun!Scenery
This is the longest state road in VA. It runs from just north of Bristol VA (Glade Spring Rt 91) to Woodstock VA. 42 is west of I-81 and you will visit a lifestyle of Virginia that is lost in time. The ride is very mountainous, full of very small towns such as Saltville VA.Drive Enjoyment
Rt 42 is very twisty, switch-backs galore, narrow in places with lots of farmland.Tourism Opportunities
You will need to swing towards I-81 to find great steakhouses, Hampton Inns etc. Wear warm clothing. The altitudes will fool you, even in the summer.Top Images
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October 6, 2011
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Standard
In my opinion it's a little boring/trafficky until you get south of Staunton but no matter what, it's all better than I-81!
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Fuzzy
February 12, 2020
23 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Adventure Touring
Great ride. Had trouble staying on route in southwest Virginia. 42 not well marked there.
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