10 Best Roads in America

[dcardo021]

So I came across this 10 Best Roads in America list on You Tube.
1. Pacific Coast Highway
2.Pikes Peak
3.Blue Ridge Parkway
4. Tail of the Dragon
5. Beartooth Highway
6.Going to the Sun road
7.Coastal Route 1 Maine
8.Grand Staircase, Escalante, Utah
9.Natchez Trace Parkway
10.River Road Texas
I have ridden number 1,2, 8, 10. But I wonder about number 10. How about Million Dollar Highway? Maybe they were afraid Montana and Colorado would dominate? In Texas is Twisted Sisters better than River Road? I have ridden both each has it strong points. So almighty all knowing Guzzi riders please weigh in with your thoughts.

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[dcardo021]

So I came across this 10 Best Roads in America list on You Tube.
1. Pacific Coast Highway
2.Pikes Peak
3.Blue Ridge Parkway
4. Tail of the Dragon
5. Beartooth Highway
6.Going to the Sun road
7.Coastal Route 1 Maine
8.Grand Staircase, Escalante, Utah
9.Natchez Trace Parkway
10.River Road Texas
I have ridden number 1,2, 8, 10. But I wonder about number 10. How about Million Dollar Highway? Maybe they were afraid Montana and Colorado would dominate? In Texas is Twisted Sisters better than River Road? I have ridden both each has it strong points. So almighty all knowing Guzzi riders please weigh in with your thoughts.

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Almost forgot Coronado Trail?

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[Chuck in Indiana]

I have ridden all but 9 and 10, so can't say about them. The million dollar highway is good, but I prefer Beartooth by a fair amount. There is probably no more scenic road than Going to the Sun, but it's not much of a *riding* experience. Too many blue hairs..  It needs to be done, though.

[flower_king001]

I live about 35 miles east of the Natchez Trace Parkway....beautifu l road but posted speed limit of 50mph.

[PJPR01]

So I came across this 10 Best Roads in America list on You Tube.
1. Pacific Coast Highway - done
2.Pikes Peak - done
3.Blue Ridge Parkway - not yet
4. Tail of the Dragon - done
5. Beartooth Highway - done
6.Going to the Sun road - done
7.Coastal Route 1 Maine - not yet
8.Grand Staircase, Escalante, Utah - done (4x4 not moto)
9.Natchez Trace Parkway - not yet
10.River Road Texas - done (Twisted Sisters is better..and much longer).

I have ridden number 1,2, 8, 10. But I wonder about number 10. How about Million Dollar Highway? Maybe they were afraid Montana and Colorado would dominate? In Texas is Twisted Sisters better than River Road? I have ridden both each has it strong points. So almighty all knowing Guzzi riders please weigh in with your thoughts.

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Others to add to the list:

Agree that 550 Million Dollar Highway is a must add to the list, along with a detour to 141 over to Gateway from Telluride
I'd also say that Lolo Pass (Hwy 12) from Lolo to Lewiston along the Clearwater should be there...
Talimena Scenic Byway - Ok

[dcardo021]

I have ridden all but 9 and 10, so can't say about them. The million dollar highway is good, but I prefer Beartooth by a fair amount. There is probably no more scenic road than Going to the Sun, but it's not much of a *riding* experience. Too many blue hairs..  It needs to be done, though.

I am so jealous! Trying to figure out how to finish this list. Number 10 is in the Big Bend region. Runs from Study Butte to Presido. The over  all area is awesome. Come down and ride, but not recommended in summer. Temps get over 110 at times. Spring or Fall recommended.

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[rodekyll]

I fart a chunky fart on the author's keyboard.  Perhaps he means that these are the 10 locations most gushed about in motorcycle rags.  I doubt anyone who's actually been anywhere would compile the same list.  I've been on 1,5,6,8,9,10.  I *might* put 1 and 5 on my top 10 list.  The rest just make me sad.

[oldbike54]

Others to add to the list:

Agree that 550 Million Dollar Highway is a must add to the list, along with a detour to 141 over to Gateway from Telluride
I'd also say that Lolo Pass (Hwy 12) from Lolo to Lewiston along the Clearwater should be there...
Talimena Scenic Byway - Ok

 Hush Paul , don't be telling them about the Talimena Scenic Byway . No cops , very little traffic , let's keep it that way 

 Dusty

 

[PJPR01]

The secret's out!  Can't put the genie back in the bottle now!   

[Orange Guzzi]

Any road to the left or right out of my drive for 50 miles.  The road in front of my house has as many curves and elevation changes as The Dragon.  And I have a choice of 4 directions within 1/4 mile of the drive. 

There have been times where a 3-1/2 mile ride to my store was over 20 miles.  You know what I mean. 

I would love to ride all these Roads. 1,2,3,4,9 complete.

[Dean Rose]

Virginia's State Route 16

Dean

[Wayne Orwig]

So I came across this 10 Best Roads in America list on You Tube.
1. Pacific Coast Highway
2.Pikes Peak
3.Blue Ridge Parkway
4. Tail of the Dragon
5. Beartooth Highway
6.Going to the Sun road
7.Coastal Route 1 Maine
8.Grand Staircase, Escalante, Utah
9.Natchez Trace Parkway
10.River Road Texas
I have ridden number 1,2, 8, 10. But I wonder about number 10. How about Million Dollar Highway? Maybe they were afraid Montana and Colorado would dominate? In Texas is Twisted Sisters better than River Road? I have ridden both each has it strong points. So almighty all knowing Guzzi riders please weigh in with your thoughts.

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Remove #4, Tail of the Dragon. Replace it with the Cherohala Skyway.

[Chuck in Indiana]

I'd also say that Lolo Pass (Hwy 12) from Lolo to Lewiston along the Clearwater should be there...

Yeah. 99 miles of rocks, trees, and curves following the Lewis & Clark expedition. 

[Dilliw]

Remove #4, Tail of the Dragon. Replace it with the Cherohala Skyway.

Concur!  :1:

[Chuck in Indiana]

I'm not particularly interested in riding the Natchez trace, so won't get that one. I'd add the South grade to the Palomar observatory to the list.  While I'm talking California..Angeles Crest? Hello? That has to be on a top 10 list. Oh. East of Visalia.. 180 to the top of the mountain was one of my most memorable rides.

[Arizona Wayne]

California has the best kick ass curvy roads.  Just a few of my favorites.

Hwy 49 from Nevada City to Sattley
Hwy 70 from Oroville to Quincy
Hwy 299 from Redding to  Arcata
Hwy 36 from Fortuna  to Red Bluff
Hwy 96 from Willow Creek to I-5
Hwy 25 from Hollister to Coalinga
 
I could go on and on listing all the primo MC roads in California with low traffic and few low speed limits. 

[jlburgess]

California has the best kick ass curvy roads.  Just a few of my favorites.

Hwy 49 from Nevada City to Sattley
Hwy 70 from Oroville to Quincy
Hwy 29 from Redding to  Arcata
Hwy 36 from Fortuna  to Red Bluff
Hwy 96 from Willow Creek to I-5
Hwy 25 from Hollister to Coalinga
 
I could go on and on listing all the primo MC roads in California with low traffic and few low speed limits. 

I was just going to post  hwy 36.  It's the best of the bunch and very little traffic.  I'd give 70 second spot due to the tunnels and the booming Guzzi exhaust note makes it sound like you are being shot out of a cannon! 

I'd remove highway 1 unless you like being stuck behind an RV doing 10 mph.

[Rod]

While visiting Palm Springs, CA one summer about 5 years ago I rode up Rt 234 from US 10 to Idyllwild and Mountain Springs. My thought at the time was that was the best ride I ever had. The ride up Mt Lemon near Tucson, AZ is also great. Tail of The Dragon is like being in a slot car race. Not much to it, but fun.

[Perazzimx14]

Virginia's State Route 16

Dean

continuing to WV SR16 to the OH border.

I see the compilers of the list have never been to West Virginia

[PeteS]

continuing to WV SR16 to the OH border.

I see the compilers of the list have never been to West Virginia

Agreed. 250 from Moundsville to Hundred was always a favorite before fracking tore up the road. Maybe its been repaved. Thats only one. I could think of a dozen more.

Pete

[twowheeladdict]

I downloaded the top 100 motorcycle roads in the US from motorcycleroads.us and put them into a spreadsheet so I can reference it while planning a ride.

I have ridden 31 of the top 100 so far.

[kingoffleece]

Let's just say the entire state of WV!

[dcardo021]

A list of the 100 from you spread sheet?

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[JoeKirby]

Here are some of the best in Ohio, and all in one county.  Great rides and in the home of Ohio University.

http://athensohio.com/category/ohios-windy-9/

[Pop]

Rt 6 from east Pa all the way west. Yeah, towns and some speed zones, but great. Dragon's tail was my most intense , Mt. Washington most scared, the Adorondiaks park area most fun.
Pop

[Wayne Orwig]

Here are some of the best in Ohio, and all in one county.  Great rides and in the home of Ohio University.

http://athensohio.com/category/ohios-windy-9/

Someone didn't want to venture to the east of I-77. A lot of those roads to the east are better IMHO.

[fatbob]

I have ridden all but 7 & 10.  The Trace was fun, but it's not particularly curvy.  I agree that US 12 in Idaho or $1M highway in CO should be in there.

[Arizona Wayne]

I have ridden all but 7 & 10.  The Trace was fun, but it's not particularly curvy.  I agree that US 12 in Idaho or $1M highway in CO should be in there.

Far as I'm concerned the Colo. Million $ highway is WAY over rated unless you like to ride treacherous roads.  I like smooth curvy roads where I can do at least 50 mph with curve after curve for many miles. 

[wirespokes]

Northeast Oregon gets my vote! No traffic, great roads, great scenery, high speed sweepers to tight and twisty, elevation changes, canyons, following rivers, forests, mountains, panoramas... hard to beat. In fact, most of the Pacific NW is great riding.

[stonelover]

Let's just say the entire state of WV!

AMEN!!!