Western Virginia Memorial Weekend
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Western Virginia Memorial Weekend
We've been to Rolling Thunder, Maggie Valley, Deals Gap, Cherohala, Skyline Drive and BRP - this year we're headed to Staunton VA as a home base for day trips after we get out of NJ.
We want to take in some history: Appamattox, Antietam and Charlottesville. We'd like to take in some scenery too. (Washington National Forest or Monogahela National Forest?)
We enjoy our "seat time" on the Ultra so distance isn't a huge factor.
Any suggestions, insights are welcomed. Thank you.
We want to take in some history: Appamattox, Antietam and Charlottesville. We'd like to take in some scenery too. (Washington National Forest or Monogahela National Forest?)
We enjoy our "seat time" on the Ultra so distance isn't a huge factor.
Any suggestions, insights are welcomed. Thank you.
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As far as fun riding I would suggest pretty much anywhere on the north west side of I-81 or west of I-77. The "600" county roads in this area are nice once you're away from the congestion near cities such as Staunton and Harrisonburg.
Staunton is on 250, with 33 to the north and 39 to the south. All three are east west roads that go over the ridges. You might just zig zag into WV and back on those three. South off Rt 33, just after it crosses into WV, is Brandywine, Sugar grove, Moyers, etc. That area is pleasant to ride, and there's the Naval base there. Most people don't know that WV has a Naval base!
Just south of Rt 33 in VA there's a little road that goes up to Redish **** which has a nice view. Maybe this is why you're going then but if not be aware that DC is typically crowded with Harley's on Memorial Day weekend.
Staunton is on 250, with 33 to the north and 39 to the south. All three are east west roads that go over the ridges. You might just zig zag into WV and back on those three. South off Rt 33, just after it crosses into WV, is Brandywine, Sugar grove, Moyers, etc. That area is pleasant to ride, and there's the Naval base there. Most people don't know that WV has a Naval base!
Just south of Rt 33 in VA there's a little road that goes up to Redish **** which has a nice view. Maybe this is why you're going then but if not be aware that DC is typically crowded with Harley's on Memorial Day weekend.
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Stop in the Virginia welcome station on I-81 when entering the state. Find or ask for the map of scenic backroads in Virginia. This map will highlight in green all of the best "600" county roads that RideWV spoke of. Route 39 is my favorite for travel to WV.
BTW, Harpers Ferry has more to see and do than Antietam. If you make it to Monongahela be sure to ride Rt. 150 the Highlands Scenic Highway.
BTW, Harpers Ferry has more to see and do than Antietam. If you make it to Monongahela be sure to ride Rt. 150 the Highlands Scenic Highway.
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