Back of Dragon

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

#11

09-05-2018 | 09:03 AM

rickyt'ssnakefarm

Thread Starter

Novice

Joined: Sep 2018

Posts: 23

Likes: 1

From: Danville, Va

Cool

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuraGlide

Back of the Dragon is a good ride. You can follow Rt 16 all the way to within sight of the New River Gorge bridge if you are so inclined. Runs through what is left of the southern WV coalfields. War and Welch WV have some pretty interesting history.

sounds like what I was looking for. Thanks

Reply Like

#12

09-05-2018 | 09:07 AM

rickyt'ssnakefarm

Thread Starter

Novice

Joined: Sep 2018

Posts: 23

Likes: 1

From: Danville, Va

Great input.

Definitely on my bucket list for this fall. I've rode tail of dragon and enjoyed it. I regularly ride route 8 here in Virginia and enjoy it just as much. .

Reply Like

#13

09-05-2018 | 06:55 PM

mbelci

2nd Gear

Joined: Feb 2012

Posts: 6

Likes: 0

From: Niagara Falls

Did the whole trip last month....all down thru Tenn and NC....agree that Back is better than tail...no traffic....a lot longer!.....also check the Snake outside of Bristol...hwy421??...in Shady valley...! Enjoy..

Reply Like

#14

09-05-2018 | 09:14 PM

5wheels

Road Master

Joined: Nov 2014

Posts: 873

Likes: 419

From: Upper East Tennessee

The Snake is 421. Be sure to stop at the store in Shady Valley.

Reply Like

#15

09-06-2018 | 08:53 AM

Captain Itch

Sponsor

Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 7,749

Likes: 618

From: Granville, Tennessee

Just returned from a quick 3 day trip to that area again.. Met up with some old buddies from Florida to Virginia and had a great time.. Weather was nice cool mornings and t shirt days .. Be Safe ..