GREAT Riding in WV
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GREAT Riding in WV
A few years ago I discovered WV when I took the long way home from a visit to see family in OH. It didn't take long for me to say, "I really like it down here." I now go there at least once a summer just to ride. This past weekend a bunch of us rode down for an overnighter. We toured Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, rode 33 to Seneca Rocks, up to Spruce ****, up to Blackwater Falls, and 90 up to 50, and into Keyser, and then home via 220. It was great!
I'm already looking for roads for another trip down there this summer. I've been on 33 East from Seneca Rocks just to turn up to Spruce ****, but 33 all the way to Harrisonburg looks like a wonderful ride. Do you WV riders also like 33 from Judy Gap to Harrisonburg? Looks like I gotta go try it!
I'm already looking for roads for another trip down there this summer. I've been on 33 East from Seneca Rocks just to turn up to Spruce ****, but 33 all the way to Harrisonburg looks like a wonderful ride. Do you WV riders also like 33 from Judy Gap to Harrisonburg? Looks like I gotta go try it!
Last edited by Geezr Glidr; Jun 24, 2019 at 03:34 PM.
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You sure hit great weather. I used to live in WV NE of Harrisonburg. Now I live in VA near brp/sld. I go over 33 but not often, it is ok until after Rawley Springs, imo. I consider Hburg a place to be avoided now. It was different in early 80's. I think 250 from Churchville, VA to Monterey VA a better ride (over Jack and Shenandoah mts). At Monterey you can keep on 250 to WV or go just several mile south on 220 to 84 which is a nice mellow ride over to 92 in WV. I always enjoy 92 and ride it several times a year its whole route (did just last Sunday). Unfortunately they are staging a lot of heavy equipment to run a pipeline between Dunmore and Frost (I think) which during the week or maybe worse will mean construction traffic. Other roads on east side of WV that I like are 39, 55, 28, 20, 219 and 150. 150 is short but has a couple of great views and little traffic. If you come across on 50 stop at Cathedral State Park. It has the largest last stand of old growth Hemlock in WV. Very small and easy to miss with no fee (as of a couple of yrs ago). If you go on 150 a couple of over looks face east. As far as you can see, at one time was old growth timber--all gone. You can see a real long way on a clear day.
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We rode 33 from Harman to just outside of Hburg 3 weeks ago, road was fine. We avoid Hburg its a zoo.
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I went to Bridge Day 2 years ago. It was pretty fun. I'd like to go back again. The weather wasn't good last fall for a ride down from upstate PA for a couple days. Until then, I'll probably pick a nice weekend, and take a ride down on a Saturday, and home on a Sunday. I was looking at 33 to H'burg, up 81 to Winchester, and head home via 522 up to Lewistown PA. What about 50, east of 220 over to 37 at Winchester? I really liked those twisties on 50, west of 220 just before I got down to Keyser. I've almost come to the conclusion, just pick a road in WV, and it'll probably be a great ride!
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Was in Harpers Ferry area a week ago. Very nice country, lots of history and the 2ndy roads are great. People very friendly and helpful. Got to watch out for the deer and other critters.
Had to cut my visit short as weather was not cooperating.
Had to cut my visit short as weather was not cooperating.
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I basically don't like it because of ending up in H'burg. There is nothing wrong with it. There can be quite a bit of traffic at certain times feeding in and out of H'burg. The truck lane on West side that was put in around 15ys ago has made that easier. I rode over it just a few weeks ago. If I lived up by H'burg I would probably use it more often than I do now. If you come down from up North try taking it over to 42 and take that to Churchville and then take 250 W and see what you think. 250W has some curves. If you take 250 W in the AM before say 1100 this time of year be sure to have your best sunglasses. Some of the curves will take you right into the sun from no sun. I always were my darkest glasses and they are barely good enough sometimes.
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We have literally traveled just about every pretty road in the state. WV has been our playground for 40+ years and you almost have to work to find a road that's not worth exploring. I just can't get started on areas or I'll go forever. I will for sure say this: the northern, eastern and southern regions are by far the most scenic. My wife and I are planning a quick overnighter from southern Ohio to Lewisburg, WV and back. The plan is to pick up the Midland Trail (US Rt 60) in front of the WV capital building (in Charleston) and take it to Lewisburg. Spend a night and then head home with a few route changes.
I'd love to know of a few organized rides in the state we could join.
And Geezr Glidr, your region of PA isn't exactly a slacker when it comes to sweet roads and pretty views. Rt 6 across the hills is some pretty country. Wellsboro is a favorite stop and we've eaten too many good meals to count at The Log Cabin.
I'd love to know of a few organized rides in the state we could join.
And Geezr Glidr, your region of PA isn't exactly a slacker when it comes to sweet roads and pretty views. Rt 6 across the hills is some pretty country. Wellsboro is a favorite stop and we've eaten too many good meals to count at The Log Cabin.