Topic: The 15 Best Motorcycling Roads in America Selected (Read 6647 times)

Ghost__Rider · « **on:** January 08, 2014, 10:22:00 AM »

The 15 Best Motorcycling Roads in America Selected, I've been on 11 of them. How many have you done?

http://blog.leatherup.com/2011/03/22/the-15-best-motorcycling-roads-in-america-selected-by-ama/

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2014, 10:27:45 AM »

I feel grateful I have rode most of these roads.

Ghost__Rider · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2014, 11:43:41 AM »

Wife and I are headed back too Glacier this year when we leave sturgis.

Hx2 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2014, 12:23:43 PM »

I think a road trip that involved all of these roads would be pretty cool. Not sure work will cooperate for a few more years....but one of these days.

hogasm · « **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2014, 02:18:33 PM »

10 of the 15

Still need to get to Calif again to ride

muddypaws · « **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2014, 02:24:50 PM »

Only 3. California is too far.

CVO Aqua-Glider · « **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2014, 02:30:06 PM »

The fact that no road in Arkansas made the list makes it null, void, and highly questionable.

ultrarider123 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 08, 2014, 02:30:20 PM »

I've had the pleasure of riding all but these on the list. My favorite of the one's I have ridden would be the Going to the Sun Hwy in Glacier....took me two weeks to finally catch my breath from all that beauty. My second would be the Natchez. Different beauty than Glacier but beauty just the same...the PCH wasn't too shabby, either

Gotta ride these some day...
8. California State Route 36
9. Lolo Pass, a section of U.S. Route 12, Idaho and Montana
10. Angeles Crest Highway, a section of California State Route 2
13. California State Route 58, from McKittrick to Santa Margarita
14. Ohio Route 170, from Calcutta to Poland
15. Washington Route 129 and Oregon Route 3, from Clarkston, Washington to Enterprise, Oregon

Banana man · « **Reply #8 on:** January 08, 2014, 02:52:26 PM »

Quote from: CVO Aqua-Glider on January 08, 2014, 02:30:06 PM

The fact that no road in Arkansas made the list makes it null, void, and highly questionable.

X2

King Glide · « **Reply #9 on:** January 08, 2014, 03:25:05 PM »

I've rode 5 and 2 more in a cage....

smiley1049 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 08, 2014, 04:01:17 PM »

I have 10 of the 15

phato1 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 08, 2014, 04:11:23 PM »

Only 7 of their 10 -- but several of the 7 more than once

Buy early · « **Reply #12 on:** January 08, 2014, 06:13:33 PM »

Only 3 of the 15. Nice to know there's lots more to ride. Can't believe nothing from the Black Hills or around the Great Lakes made the list.

The author must have been from CA. Driven most of those in a car and they are beautiful.

Grizzly · « **Reply #13 on:** January 08, 2014, 06:53:05 PM »

I'm lucky enough to say that I've ridden 9 and next year will knock off a few more.

Thanks for sharing the great article.

lowflight · « **Reply #14 on:** January 08, 2014, 07:12:41 PM »

I have only been riding over 40 years, but it is clear that I have to get out more!

ultrafxr · « **Reply #15 on:** January 08, 2014, 07:24:59 PM »

Quote from: Haird on January 08, 2014, 02:30:20 PM

I've had the pleasure of riding all but these on the list. My favorite of the one's I have ridden would be the Going to the Sun Hwy in Glacier....took me two weeks to finally catch my breath from all that beauty. My second would be the Natchez. Different beauty than Glacier but beauty just the same...the PCH wasn't too shabby, either
Gotta ride these some day...
8. California State Route 36
9. Lolo Pass, a section of U.S. Route 12, Idaho and Montana
10. Angeles Crest Highway, a section of California State Route 2
13. California State Route 58, from McKittrick to Santa Margarita
14. Ohio Route 170, from Calcutta to Poland
15. Washington Route 129 and Oregon Route 3, from Clarkston, Washington to Enterprise, Oregon

I've done 10 of the 15. Did no 9, Lolo Pass, several times - great road. The other five on your list I too have not done - but definitely will do.

All 10 that I have ridden have been spectacular.

backroad Mike · « **Reply #16 on:** January 08, 2014, 07:28:14 PM »

10 of 15, which include Highway 36 (grew up nearby), Going to the Sun Road, Beartooth, Million Dollar, Dragon, Naches Trace, BRP, Route 33 to Seneca Rocks and Cherahola.

I wouldn't put Naches in the top 15. As I've ridden better roads in Arkansas that didn't get that high on the list.

Rickasha · « **Reply #17 on:** January 08, 2014, 07:40:44 PM »

Looks like we have some work to do. Only done 5 of the 15

05Train · « **Reply #18 on:** January 08, 2014, 09:11:25 PM »

The Dragon? Nope. The Natchez? It's scenic but that's about it. Nothing in Arkansas, only 1 road in VA/WV/MD, nothing in VT/MA/NH.

ChopperPilot · « **Reply #19 on:** January 08, 2014, 09:53:22 PM »

Quote from: CVO Aqua-Glider on January 08, 2014, 02:30:06 PM

The fact that no road in Arkansas made the list makes it null, void, and highly questionable.

Agreed x3

dlaws01 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 08, 2014, 09:57:07 PM »

These "best of" list really only represent the opinions of those that write them. Didn't even bother to read it because I already knew that I would question the choices. JMHO

SanJuanRon · « **Reply #21 on:** January 08, 2014, 10:07:19 PM »

Only 7 of 15, but several I have ridden multiple times including 550 (10+) times. SJ Ron

spada84 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 08, 2014, 10:15:58 PM »

Only 5. Some a couple of times, but number 12 - dozens of times in both directions. Fun on a bike, but fun in my MINI as well!

Was heading east one evening (still light) and had a SV650 rigged for twistys fall in behind me from a cafe. By the time we got to the one of the really good parts, all the cars were gone. I was on an '08 Ultra, so waved him past. Stayed on his tail the whole way into Harrisonburg. A the first light, I pulled up next to him. He flipped open his shield and said "I didn't know you could ride a bike like that, like that.". We pulled into a gas station, made our "I'm not dead" calls, and proceeded to talk for about an hour and a half. Good times.

hogwild11 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 09, 2014, 01:05:29 AM »

RE: The fact that no road in Arkansas made the list makes it null, void, and highly questionable.

Hiway 123 in Arkansas is also a great road.

FlaHeatWave · « **Reply #24 on:** January 09, 2014, 02:14:01 AM »

I'm missing 2, the Million $ Hwy (at the top of my list, but the weather didn't cooperate this year ~ mud slides and early snow) and the road in Ohio.

2k · « **Reply #25 on:** January 09, 2014, 06:24:06 AM »

Have made 11 of the 15. Would quickly mark off the Natchez Trace! While scenic in places, more suited for a minivan. Putting it at #11 made me want to quit reading. And got to agree with them Razorbacks, nothing in Ark....you gotta be chitting me.

ultrarider123 · « **Reply #26 on:** January 09, 2014, 07:31:54 AM »

Quote from: 2k on January 09, 2014, 06:24:06 AM

Have made 11 of the 15. Would quickly mark off the Natchez Trace! While scenic in places, more suited for a minivan. Putting it at #11 made me want to quit reading. And got to agree with them Razorbacks, nothing in Ark....you gotta be chitting me.

The Natchez is different....no high speed anything there. However, the scenery and "lazy" pace make it a great road for me, at least. I enjoy the fast, curvy stuff but it's nice to slow down and smell the flowers once in a while....

BALIS · « **Reply #27 on:** January 09, 2014, 07:34:47 AM »

None in the state of Arizona and Utah!!!!!!!

CVO Aqua-Glider · « **Reply #28 on:** January 09, 2014, 09:01:54 AM »

Quote from: hogwild11 on January 09, 2014, 01:05:29 AM

RE: The fact that no road in Arkansas made the list makes it null, void, and highly questionable.

Hiway 123 in Arkansas is also a great road.

The AR Dragon, I know it well as I ride it every year sometimes twice a year.

2k · « **Reply #29 on:** January 09, 2014, 09:11:25 AM »

Quote from: BALIS on January 09, 2014, 07:34:47 AM

None in the state of Arizona and Utah!!!!!!!

So, so many. Hwy 12 Escalante Staicase? Guess to be fair they need to make it the top 1500

05Train · « **Reply #30 on:** January 09, 2014, 09:48:47 AM »

Quote from: Haird on January 09, 2014, 07:31:54 AM

The Natchez is different....no high speed anything there. However, the scenery and "lazy" pace make it a great road for me, at least. I enjoy the fast, curvy stuff but it's nice to slow down and smell the flowers once in a while....

Agreed, however I wouldn't go out of my way to ride it again. I'd go back to Colorado for the MDH and several other roads there in a heartbeat.

Ghost__Rider · « **Reply #31 on:** January 09, 2014, 11:22:45 AM »

I'll tell you another awesome road is 141 from Whitewater Co to Vancorum Co. And 95 north from Blanding Utah toward Lake Powell in the Glen Canyon National park. Utah is beautiful State too ride. Just have to watch the heat.

Banana man · « **Reply #32 on:** January 09, 2014, 04:04:49 PM »

Quote from: CVO Aqua-Glider on January 09, 2014, 09:01:54 AM

The AR Dragon, I know it well as I ride it every year sometimes twice a year.

The AR dragon is good. it's about 40 miles from my house. If you like that you need to ride Hwy 9 from Sylamore (just north of Mtn View)
to Melbourne. 20 of the best miles in Arkansas IMO.

1sharprdkg · « **Reply #33 on:** January 09, 2014, 04:26:40 PM »

So far have only got to ride four of those roads. Maybe someday.

roccsky63 · « **Reply #34 on:** January 09, 2014, 06:16:28 PM »

I have been to a whopping 0, yes I said 0 of these roads...Being in Tampa Fla kinda restricts me on going on these roads in Cali and Montana and ..... Plus the Wife wount let me go on week on end rides...At least I do ride though haha

ak · « **Reply #35 on:** January 09, 2014, 07:14:53 PM »

13 out of 15 how did i miss 2

phato1 · « **Reply #36 on:** January 09, 2014, 07:31:18 PM »

Quote from: 05Train on January 08, 2014, 09:11:25 PM

The Dragon? Nope. The Natchez? It's scenic but that's about it. Nothing in Arkansas, only 1 road in VA/WV/MD, nothing in VT/MA/NH.

It's not on their list but Rt100 in Vermont is among my favorites in the New England area. Then there's Hawks Nest in Deer Park NY - part of the Upper Delaware scenic byway.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #37 on:** January 09, 2014, 07:41:19 PM »

Quote from: Banana man on January 09, 2014, 04:04:49 PM

if you like that you need to ride Hwy 9 from Sylamore (just north of Mtn View) to Melbourne. 20 of the best miles in Arkansas IMO.

That's probably my favorite stretch in Arkansas. Though 7 south out of Harrison is also a nice scenic but generally non-challenging ride.

I've got some of the 15. But not all. Doesn't count until I get them all I guess. Just means I've got a few rides yet to look forward to.

Ghost__Rider · « **Reply #38 on:** January 09, 2014, 09:10:56 PM »

These roads are unique in their own way. I've been very fortunate the past few year to be able to travel on several of these roads and many others that are not on this list. I won't be able to do it many more years due to my back condition. But while I able and can afford too ride, I'm on a mission too see as much of this country before the guy in the white house ruins it for us all................God Bless our Country, Please! I have many more roads too ride.

ChopperPilot · « **Reply #39 on:** January 09, 2014, 11:11:36 PM »

Quote from: Banana man on January 09, 2014, 04:04:49 PM

The AR dragon is good. it's about 40 miles from my house. If you like that you need to ride Hwy 9 from Sylamore (just north of Mtn View)
to Melbourne. 20 of the best miles in Arkansas IMO.

I'll have to check that road out this year, I also like the Pig Trail Hwy 23 from Brashears to Ozark.

muddypaws · « **Reply #40 on:** January 10, 2014, 08:01:42 AM »

I think the Dragon should be off the list. There are much better roads in the same area without all the idiots on the road.

FLH91 · « **Reply #41 on:** January 10, 2014, 09:36:05 AM »

My wife and I have ridden 11 0f 15 and we are going to use this to help plan some of this years rides...

sadunbar · « **Reply #42 on:** January 10, 2014, 01:58:24 PM »

Quote from: 2k on January 09, 2014, 09:11:25 AM

So, so many. Hwy 12 Escalante Staircase? Guess to be fair they need to make it the top 1500

SanJuanRon · « **Reply #43 on:** January 10, 2014, 03:04:49 PM »

Who here will be the first to do all 15?

SJ Ron

Boatman · « **Reply #44 on:** January 10, 2014, 03:26:45 PM »

Quote from: SanJuanRon on January 10, 2014, 03:04:49 PM

Who here will be the first to do all 15? SJ Ron

Does doing them all on youtube count?

brosen101 · « **Reply #45 on:** January 10, 2014, 06:33:58 PM »

All of the California ones, so far. Would love to see the top 10 best motorcycling roads for every state!

OBB · « **Reply #46 on:** January 10, 2014, 06:50:24 PM »

While I haven't ridden number 14 in Ohio, Looking at it on the map I can sure pick a lot of other roads that will simply impress any rider in this state. Guess I'll have to ride it this year and see what the fuss is about. Looks pretty damn straight to me for the most part.

woodman · « **Reply #47 on:** January 11, 2014, 01:41:21 PM »

Quote from: brosen101 on January 10, 2014, 06:33:58 PM

All of the California ones, so far. Would love to see the top 10 best motorcycling roads for every state!

The best guide book I have used is Destination Highways. They have them out for Washington,British Columbia.and Northern California. They are working on Southern Cal and Oregon .destinationhighways.com is the web site. Met them at the motorcycle show in Seattle and really use the books.

kr · « **Reply #48 on:** January 11, 2014, 02:04:52 PM »

You might find this site of interest.

http://www.motorcycleroads.com/best/?s=75

05Train · « **Reply #49 on:** January 11, 2014, 02:33:56 PM »

Quote from: kr on January 11, 2014, 02:04:52 PM

You might find this site of interest.

http://www.motorcycleroads.com/best/?s=75

Just looking at the first two had me laughing out loud. There are a couple dozen roads within 2 hours ride from where I'm sitting that blow away anything the Texas Hill Country has to offer and far better than the overrated Dragon.

Grizzly · « **Reply #50 on:** January 11, 2014, 04:51:31 PM »

Quote from: brosen101 on January 10, 2014, 06:33:58 PM

All of the California ones, so far. Would love to see the top 10 best motorcycling roads for every state!

Why not have a CVOHARLEY Top 10 list from each State, Province, etc.

I'll start a new thread asking each member to list just their #1 favourite from their State or Province and that should give us enough to create a Top 10 from each.

brosen101 · « **Reply #51 on:** January 13, 2014, 01:10:20 PM »

Quote from: Grizzly on January 11, 2014, 04:51:31 PM

Why not have a CVOHARLEY Top 10 list from each State, Province, etc.

I'll start a new thread asking each member to list just their #1 favourite from their State or Province and that should give us enough to create a Top 10 from each.

Going directly to the source, love it!

roccsky63 · « **Reply #52 on:** January 15, 2014, 07:41:43 PM »

I havent ridden any but I have ridden a few in Puerto Rico that are really nice.. Ill get out to Cali or wherever one day in my life and Ill get on the roads...Florida has a few good ones I hear..Havent found em but I heard there are here

scotrr · « **Reply #53 on:** January 15, 2014, 09:10:39 PM »

1 of them has to be bridges to the keys

scotrr · « **Reply #54 on:** January 15, 2014, 09:13:00 PM »

and my favorite ride in ohio is st.rt. 555. it is on you tube. fun ride

OBB · « **Reply #55 on:** January 15, 2014, 09:57:19 PM »

Quote from: scotrr on January 15, 2014, 09:13:00 PM

and my favorite ride in ohio is st.rt. 555. it is on you tube. fun ride

Just gotta watch the gravel and the driveways. SR536 from Hannibal to 78 is another one like 555 but a lot cleaner.

CVO Aqua-Glider · « **Reply #56 on:** January 15, 2014, 10:21:40 PM »

Quote from: Banana man on January 09, 2014, 04:04:49 PM

The AR dragon is good. it's about 40 miles from my house. If you like that you need to ride Hwy 9 from Sylamore (just north of Mtn View)
to Melbourne. 20 of the best miles in Arkansas IMO.

Just found out I'll be vacationing in Mountain View this year last week of July. There'll be a small group of us staying at the Best Western. I'm sure I'll be checking out Hwy 9. Feel free to come by if you like.

CVO Aqua-Glider · « **Reply #57 on:** January 15, 2014, 10:24:49 PM »

Quote from: ChopperPilot on January 09, 2014, 11:11:36 PM

I'll have to check that road out this year, I also like the Pig Trail Hwy 23 from Brashears to Ozark.

My Wife and I are meeting a small group of really nice people (10 to 15) in Mountain Home for the last week of July. You're more than welcome to tag along if you like.

Banana man · « **Reply #58 on:** January 20, 2014, 11:19:13 AM »

Quote from: CVO Aqua-Glider on January 15, 2014, 10:21:40 PM

Just found out I'll be vacationing in Mountain View this year last week of July. There'll be a small group of us staying at the Best Western. I'm sure I'll be checking out Hwy 9. Feel free to come by if you like.

I will sure try to make it. Would enjoy riding with you guys.

CVO Aqua-Glider · « **Reply #59 on:** January 20, 2014, 12:30:31 PM »

Quote from: Banana man on January 20, 2014, 11:19:13 AM

I will sure try to make it. Would enjoy riding with you guys.

Great, when I have more time after work I'll send you the dates and more info.

porthole · « **Reply #60 on:** January 25, 2014, 03:04:17 PM »

A measly 5

cvoDoug · « **Reply #61 on:** January 26, 2014, 09:15:35 AM »

Check 15 for me. If you haven't ridden the Sierra Nevada mountains it's a must. I'm not a "must ride route" junky, but there are some beautiful roads on the west coast. That's not to take anything away from Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, Idaho and SD.

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