Your Home State

[moodygne]

Tell me some place to ride in (Your Home State). I would like to try some new places near and far. So tell me something good about your state. Some good roads to ride, and some nice places to camp. I am going to print the different RTs., and when I visit your state I will know where to go. Others may do the same, should be interesting.

[tankereng]

Southwest Texas...The Twisted Sisters...(Hwy 335,336,337) Make it a loop and you've got an afternoon of some really nice roads..P^

[motomac]

OH: 555 and 536. Any of the campgrounds in the vicinity of those two roads. There are quite a few good twisty roads in SE OH. Many of them have blind crests and you don't know which way the road goes until you are over the crest! Makes your tummy flutter a bit if you guess the wrong way!!!

[Slow Ride]

Some nice campgrounds in WV;

Seneca Shadows Campground at Seneca Rocks, WV.
or
Brandywine Campground Brandywine, WV

I had these ride routes starting from Brandywine saved from last year.

Brandywine to Bath Co. Loop
161 mi – about 4 hours 51 mins

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=38.603054,-79.202328&daddr=Sugar+Grove+to:VA-678+to:US-220+to:Rte-600%2FVA-600+to:VA-600+to:VA-640+to:VA-640%2FVA-642+to:Snowy+Mtn+to:WV-28+to:N+Main+St%2FUS-220%2FUS-33+to:US-33&geocode=%3BFay7SgIdrCdF-w%3BFd8nRwId_I5B-w%3BFStKRQIdHKs--w%3BFYptRQIdLxE9-w%3BFTTsRwIdeAQ_-w%3BFdH9SQIdHpZA-w%3BFZptSwIdpDJC-w%3BFTDxSwId0xhD-w%3BFegSTgId2g9D-w%3BFe22TQIdEodF-w%3BFUwZTQId0llH-w&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=13&via=1,2,5,6&sll=38.596212,-79.211941&sspn=0.076071,0.198269&ie=UTF8&ll=38.335193,-79.362488&spn=1.221522,3.172302&z=9


Brandywine to Mt. Storm, Burlington Loop
165 mi – about 5 hours 2 mins

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=US-33&daddr=Smoke+Hole+to:Public+Rd+79+to:Smoke+Hole+Rd+ to:39.087836,-79.23254+to:Hwy-42+S%2FWV-42+to:WV-42+to:US-220%2FUS-50+to:Patterson%2FPatterson+Creek+to:Morgantown-East+to:Fisher+Keller+Rd+to:S+Fork+Rd+to:US-33&geocode=FSpeTQId8NJG-w%3BFUZLUAId5jFG-w%3BFaT9UAIdQDFG-w%3BFXOoUgIdQPNG-w%3B%3BFdACVgIdD_FH-w%3BFT5RVwIdSuBG-w%3BFZQ-WAIdlM9L-w%3BFQSqVgIdg0pK-w%3BFR58VAIdNKVJ-w%3BFdrXUwId1rZK-w%3BFQbAUAId5oRJ-w%3BFeUGTQIdY4RH-w&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=3,4&mrsp=4&sz=13&via=9&sll=39.063582,-79.284382&sspn=0.079705,0.198269&ie=UTF8&ll=39.051185,-79.021912&spn=1.275495,3.172302&z=9


Windmill Loop
165 mi – about 5 hours 2 mins

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=US-33&daddr=Public+Rd+79+to:Smoke+Hole+Rd,+Grant,+West+V irginia+to:39.087836,-79.23254+to:Hwy-42+S%2FWV-42+to:George+Washington+Hwy%2FUS-50+to:Patterson+Creek+Rd+to:Morgantown-East,+Petersburg,+Grant,+West+Virginia+26847+to:Fi sher+Keller+Rd,+Moorefield,+Hardy,+West+Virginia+2 6836+to:S+Fork+Rd+to:38.624918,-79.243956&geocode=FaJgTQId1dNG-w%3BFf3_UAIdeTRG-w%3BFZlmUgIdatVG-w%3BFdxuVAId5AFH-w%3BFRmlVQIdHa1H-w%3BFUAaWAIdYMVI-w%3BFbCKVwIdIEtL-w%3BFWahVAIdVktJ-w%3BFYnaUwIdhLBK-w%3BFQ6dTgIdhDVI-w%3B&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=8&mrsp=10&sz=14&via=6&sll=38.618882,-79.216061&sspn=0.040102,0.099134&ie=UTF8&ll=39.068247,-78.999939&spn=1.275187,3.172302&z=9

[Ironheadziggy76]

Kentucky has some wonderful sights to see. The mountains in the east, and Land Between The Lakes in the western part of the state. Horse and whiskey country around Lexington, Louisville, and Frankfort is nice to visit also.

The nice thing about KY, is it connects with some great roads in all the border states. Here's a link to get ya started.

http://www.kentuckytourism.com/

[G wizz]

Moodygne:
Too many sights, campgrounds, and great roads in Michigan to list ...
Come on up sometime, and I'll give ya a guided tour, and treat ya to ah Big Mac, and some U.P. ... Eh ? P^

G wizz

[bigTom]

666. It'll show on your map as 191 (unless your map is at least 20 years old) in far Eastern AZ. The 30 miles immediately north of Morenci will make you think the dragon is just another dead old lizard:) About 20 miles south of Alpine is Hannigan Meadows, site of my favorite campground. A free, hosted 10 site campground, the spaces a big and tree lined. Potable water, an endless wood supply nearby and big Forest Service tables and fire rings. Wonderful. 9000' elevation make it cool in the summer, cold otherwise....

#2. Alt 89A from Prescott to Jerome. Stunning road, good to great camping. I usually go across the 17 freeway to Pine or Strawberry and stealth camp, you can pick your wood supply in another National Forest. Last time I stayed there, the elk bugling kept me awake:) Not too much....Should include 89 from Congress to Prescott in that road, is the way I always go. Another good to great road...

Let's see. There is the Grand Canyon, Salt River Canyon, the National Parks and Monuments, and more. You might want to consider moving here, I did...

[Trekker]

Finger Lakes region of New York is nice. No technical riding but just plain nice roads and scenery. Lots of wineries and other attractions. From Watkins Glen to Letchworth State Park (Genesee river gorge)... it's all good. Glenn Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport is awesome (Curtiss built early motorcycles then aircraft).

The Adirondacks are also a great riding destination. Camping is easy to find since there are State campgrounds in abundance. Any state cg is good. All have clean bathrooms. The Daks do provide some great roads, just watch for big critters and the Po Po. Americade is in early June at Lake George. You can have some fun but will be sharing the roads with thousands of other riders.

[gammaqueen]

North Carolina - US 129 the tail of the dragon and US 28 from Franklin to Highlands are both great roads to ride. I also love US 226A in Little Switzerland. For camping my favorite is Riders Roost in Ferguson. I love the river there and the owners are so nice.

[Ozarkcowboy]

I think if one were to start in Fayetteville and take the "Pig Trail" south,then northeast along the Buffalo National River area,looping back along either or both sides of the AR/MO border(kind of a 2-fer).They would find ample camping spots,good food,great roads and at least whenever I get home....Beautiful women!!! I am blessed.:D

[Jeff in Ferndale WA]

Washington 20 across the north Cascades.
It will rival many of the more famous highways.

[Okie34]

Oklahoma:
Talemena Drive in Eastern OK. 52 miles along a ridge top with great scenery. Camp in just about any State Park in the Eastern OK area.

My neck of the plains? Not much. US 60 between Bartlesville and Pawhuska is nice. Camping at Osage Hills State Park. Further west everything straightens out and isn't conducive to a lot of riding. One nice road would be OK 18 from Pawnee to Shidler. Rolling prarie riding with a few mild twists. Camping again at Osage Hills SP, Kaw Lake Corps campgrounds, or at Ponca City Lake (City Campground).

-- JD

[Yamifj1200]

Here in Virgina there are many, many great roads to ride. Here are just a few.

Route 211 from Lurray east over the mountain to Sperryville
The Skyline Drive north to south
Route 33 west of Harrisonburg into West Va.
The Blue Ridge Parkway
Route 56 crossing the mountain is Va's answer to Deals Gap
Route 39 west out of Lexington through Goshen pass
Route 250 west of Staunton
Route 60 west out of Amherst
Route 40 in the western part of the state
Route 8 heading east off the BRP
Route 58 from Stuart to Damascus

Heading east out of Richmond there is route 5 east to Williamsburg where you can ride the Colonian Pakway to Yorktown. Then ride it back to Jamestown take the ferry across the river and back to Richmond on route 10.

Virginia has some great riding and its not too far from Pa..

Hope this helps..

Eric M

[Blues Traveler]

There are just too many here in California.

Im big on Agua Caliente Springs in the desert of San Diego.

Except for the hassel of getting reservations and the crowds Yosimite is a GREAT place to camp.

The Salton Sea can be very peacefull when camping on the beach at Mecca. Although Meca Beach is now closed due to budget cuts.

Owens River Valley above Bishop, Great camping at Browns Town. All you need is a little shade.

Death Valley, A must see place to visit and camp.

Kern River, there are several way's in. The 178 out of Bakersfield is a GREAT ride.

Hard to nail it down to just one place as being my favorite as these are all GREAT place to camp and the ride to each is GREAT in its own way.

[Motocentaur]

In Connecticut there is some really good riding through wooded, hilly, farming areas . . . IF you stay away from the center of the state and the shoreline.

Near me, routes 169, 97, and 44 are good rides in the NE corner.

[Bug Dr.]

In Arkansas anywhere north and west of Little Rock will put you on some of the country's greatest riding roads (but don't tell anyone) through the oldest mountain range on the continent. National forest, state parks and private campgrounds are plentiful throughout the area.

Warning: don't plan on riding through this area in one day because you will kick yourself in the butt for not spending at least three days here. Also, you might quit your job and move to NW Arkansas....you wouldn't be the first to do so. And, people are extremely friendly so don't be startled when us hillfolke approach you and strike up a conversation out of the blue.
Mike

[Triker tom]

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Phippsburg-ME/Meadowbrook-Camping-Area/62822083970?v=app_2373072738&ref=ts
check out this link and this is a day ride in maine

[Sodapop]

Hwy 1 in California. I have only had the opportunity so far to travel a section in the middle of the state but you can run up and down the state.

http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/2301/stories/47129

I have been on this section and camped in Big Sur for 3 nights riding North to Monteray for a day trip in the town on Friday and riding south about 2 1/2 hours on Saturday. Always returning to the Big Sur base camp. This was a group of about 12 riders and about 8 shared 2 adjoining campsites.

[Ironheadziggy76]

Welcome to the site Sodapop! I have to agree about Hwy 1. The wife and I spent three days in Lucia, three days in Monterey, and three days in Napa for our 25th wedding anniversary. She told me it was the only place I've taken her she would consider moving to. It was definitely worth the price of the motorcycle rental riding that wonderful road! P^

[Black and Blue]

:hi1:and Welcome to the site, Sodapop.

[Triker tom]

if u r on facebook find meadowbrook camping area in phippsburg, me. click on discussions and you will find a day trip on their. that is 1st of many i am going to post this year. if u can't find it www.meadowbrookme.com i will be work camping there this summer, so stop by and say hi

tom

[nyener]

Northeast Iowa - the area between Dubuque, Fayette, Decorah, Marquette.

It's along the Mississippi River. Twisty high ridge roads through farmland where you can see for miles. I 've attached 2 Mapsource routes totalling 275 miles.

[Motocentaur]

In CT, the Northwest and Northeast corners are rural, New England woods and farmland with lots of nice roads and some good camping.

I live in the Northeast, known locally as the Quiet Corner. Routes 169 and 97 are excellent, mellow rides - scenic but untechnical.

STAY AWAY FROM THE SHORELINE, unless you enjoy crowds and heavy traffic.

[Stump]

Wild Horse State Recreation Area in the north part of NV. Nice riding up from Elko and out to the North. Great for that summer ride. I'm sure horrible in the winter.

Great Basin Nat'l Park. Again, Summer through early fall... its above 6K feet.. so is really cold in the winter.

Valley of Fire State Prk just outside the north end of Lake Mead. Wonderfull late fall, winter and early spring. The Lake Shore Drive from Overton to Boulder City ain't bad.

[Dstrickland]

If you're in Florida most of the roads are straight. But, some interesting roads would be the overseas highway to Key West. The Tamiami Trail through the Everglades. Can't remember the name of the road but there is some great pavement along the St. Johns River in north Fla. and on into the Ocala National Forest. And finally, west of Tallahassee there is some really nice asphalt. US 98 goes along the Gulf of Mexico in the pan handle.

[red rambler]

NC! Most any of the piedmont and mountain roads outside of the towns and cities provide interesting riding. Many of which you actually have to DRIVE!

WOOHOOO for Northern Cascades 20 in WA. I had to stop because my face hurt from smiling. Sweeper after sweeper, no intersections, no driveways, one of my all time favorite rides.

[WANDRR]

My favorite road in FL is I75 north, out of the state of FL.

[SidecarMike]

I've been thinking about this since the original question was posted. I have to say, All of Them.
That sounds strange, but I can't think of too many roads in this state I don't like to ride.
I regularily ride Highway 35, going down the Mississippi river, but also love Hwy's 32 and 42 along Lake Michigan. I like all the little Burgs along Hwy 8, and the rolling hills in the southwest corner down 14.
And riding the Kettle Moraine Forest in early spring is all the reason I need to own a motorcycle.
I honestly can't pick a favorite.

[Whosoever]

In a place like WV there are many options. With that said here are a few that are easily accessable for me. State Route 10 from the Huntington south to its termination at St Hwy 19 just northwest of Princeton. Fantastic in spots...also very dangerous in others.

Hwy 119 Coridore G from Charleston south to the WV/Kentucky line. Great ride on a four lane divided hwy. Great views...manageable traffic...but watchout for deer.

US 219 Between Elkins south to Lewisburg.

Hwy 85 (Oceana) to Hwy 99 (top of Bolt Mtn) east to Beckley

Hwy 19 north from Beckley to Sutton..takes you over the New River Bridge...(note: everytime I cross this bridge I move to the middle lane...don't want to get anywhere near the edges....it's a far piece over the edge to the river...1800 feet....best if you use a parachute like a bunch of crazies do every fall.) Great ride if you stay on the pavement. Should you pull off at the National Park visitor center and take the road to the bottom of the gorge...the road get's very narrow with very steep switchback turns....no trailers....and it is one way down.

These are just a few in the southern part of the state.

[woodentoy]

Any of the state parks in Maine. http://www.maine.gov/doc/parks/

[Indianscout]

North Shore drive along lake Superior is very relaxing but then take Highway 1 from Silver Bay to Ely for a little excitement on the twisties with a view. Stop in at the International Wolf Center for an educational break, then head west on 169 to Grand Rapids, home of Judy Garland and the Forest History Center. Highway 2 will take you on over to Bemidji where you can visit Paul Bunyan and Babe or walk across the begining of the Missippi River at Itasca State Park. Lots of great riding her in Minnesota with excellent camp sites and plenty of things to do and see both on or off of the bike.


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