Hey guys, I thinking about a trip to WV with 4 other couples. Looking for ideas on a landing spot with good rides somewhat close by. I've never been to that area but have heard the roads and scenery are very good. Thanks in advance, Jim. By the way what kind of oil do you use? Sorry, I just read a long oil post and really enjoyed it. Lol. Seriously looking for WV ideas.😎

 

Me & the Mrs. and another couple took a vacation in WVA on the bikes a couple years ago. I'll see if I can dig my map out with all the roads we covered.

New River Gorge and Seneca Rock jump in my head right off the bat though.

I'll see what I can find (or remember).

How soon are you going?

 

Not until maybe early fall. Thanks Raine

 

Route 19 through WVA is a great road. You go over the New River Gorge bridge....great view.

 

We stay in Marlinton at Old Clark Inn. http://oldclarkinn.com/...
but have also been to Iron Road Inn http://ironroadinn.com/

Much of the area near Green Bank Radio Telescope is without Cell phone connection (all the more reason to go)

http://visitwv.com/trip-tools/motorcycle/ that ought to get you started.... contact the locals... if you are a member of any organization (HOG SCRC etc) for guided tours... great folks, great roads

 

Have fun and I will be curious what all say as well. I remember going through that area going on vacations, and remember there was cops everywhere pulling people over. So keep to the speed limit and youll be fine.

 

I have been going to West Virginia 4 out of the last 5 years. The riding is incredible and I never get tired of it. It is one of my all time favorite riding destinations.

I highly recommend basing out of the Snowshoe Mtn. area (20 miles north of Marlinton) and getting this Motorcycle Touring Map. The rides on this brochure are simple to follow and worth every twist and turn. I have done them all and most many times.

Pocahontas County is an awesome area to ride.

Be advised though, that area is a "no cell phone" area because of the Greenbank Radio Telescope but it is worth every "no cell phone access" moment just to be there.

 

OP -

Off the cuff...I remember Route 50 being a really good ride, and Rt 219 through the Monongahela National Forest.

 

Thanks for the input guys. I have the Pocahontas county touring map coming and looked at some of the lodging. Surprisingly WV is only 650 mi from northern Illinois so pretty easy trip. Thanks again.

 

Its been awhile but Rte 52 around Jeager, and JoLo was a good ride