W Va and Kentucky
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W Va and Kentucky
I'm Considering a trip from So. Jersey to W. Va and Ky. I've been through both and really Liked it there. Any Recommendations? I'm thinking I may run I 68 through Md. and circle around. Maybe 219/250 in W.Va. How's that Rte. 68 that runs in and around Lexington, Ky?
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I don't have a map now but 250 (while a nice road) runs the wrong direction for going to Kentucky. You could take 219 south from I68 in MD all the way down to Lewisburg WV. Expect a little congestion from Elkins to Huttinsville but from Huttinsville south is all nice.
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68 from Cumberland to I 79 is a great ride. I always heard that WV route 50 was a nice ride, and Ridewva confirmed --- it definitely was. If you're heading west, take 219 south from 68 to 50, and then ride 50 west. It'll be worth it. (I'm heading to WV to do it again --- maybe this weekend.) Then when you get to Clarksburg & 79, you can map your way to KY. You'll love 50 between 219 & Clarksburg.
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Lots of Great Advise. Thank You. I think I'll Take I 68 to 219 South in MD. Then to 60 West in Charleston. Then Jump on The interstate (64 West) To Mt Sterling KY. There I'll Pick up 460 for a short jump to 68 North in to Ohio. 68 Changes to 41 and will run Me to Chillicothe,OH. Then I'll Take 50 east and return.
Rte I 68 in MD had some great Mountains, I'll want to hit them again somewhere.
Probably going to leave Sun Morn and stay 4 or 5 days. Just kinda enjoying the USA!!
Rte I 68 in MD had some great Mountains, I'll want to hit them again somewhere.
Probably going to leave Sun Morn and stay 4 or 5 days. Just kinda enjoying the USA!!
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64 fro Charleston to Huntington (WV State Line) is a gauntlet. The road is usually congested so be on your game.
I recommend a meal here:
Fat Patty's
5156 WV 34
Hurricane, WV 25526 (Just off Teays Valley exit)
Biker Friendly
Enjoy and ride safe...
I recommend a meal here:
Fat Patty's
5156 WV 34
Hurricane, WV 25526 (Just off Teays Valley exit)
Biker Friendly
Enjoy and ride safe...
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Lots of Great Advise. Thank You. I think I'll Take I 68 to 219 South in MD. Then to 60 West in Charleston. Then Jump on The interstate (64 West) To Mt Sterling KY. There I'll Pick up 460 for a short jump to 68 North in to Ohio. 68 Changes to 41 and will run Me to Chillicothe,OH. Then I'll Take 50 east and return.
Rte I 68 in MD had some great Mountains, I'll want to hit them again somewhere.
Probably going to leave Sun Morn and stay 4 or 5 days. Just kinda enjoying the USA!!
Rte I 68 in MD had some great Mountains, I'll want to hit them again somewhere.
Probably going to leave Sun Morn and stay 4 or 5 days. Just kinda enjoying the USA!!
50 in WV is a good ride, but doesn't really get "fun" until you're east of Clarksburg. I took 219 north when I got there, but when I go back to do it again, I heard that it's "fun" all the way to 220, and then go up to 68 at Cumberland MD. That's what I'm gonna do this next trip on 50.
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50 in WV is a good ride, but doesn't really get "fun" until you're east of Clarksburg. I took 219 north when I got there, but when I go back to do it again, I heard that it's "fun" all the way to 220, and then go up to 68 at Cumberland MD. That's what I'm gonna do this next trip on 50.
I'll Be looping Balt. and 70 to 68 on the way down.
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Is that exit off of 64? Not on my maps.
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Never been on 30 on the bike, but I hear it's a nice ride west of Gettysburg & Chambersburg. Yup, gonna be congested east of York, through Lancaster, all the way to Downingtown & Phila. About 6 or 8 miles east of Lancaster, take a look at 41 down to route 1 north, and then 202 to Wilmington, and cross the bridge down there. Or 41 to route 1 north to 322, and across Commodore Barry. Any way you do it, it's gonna be busy after you get to York if you're on 30.