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01 River RunsThru It 196 MAP PDF GPX
RouteType: TOURING BIKE-FRIENDLY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 196 miles.
Lunch Stop: Apple Annie's near Morgantown, WV
Direction from Canaan Valley: NW, N, NE, CLOCKWISE
Comments: Something for big bikes, 2-up with some 1.5 lane twisty pavement to work up
appetites. This route leans more towards civilization.
06 Hacker Valley Challenge 217 MAP PDF GPX
RouteType: TOURING BIKE-FRIENDLY, DESTINATION, EASY NAVIGATION FOR NON-GPS
Navigation difficulty: SIMPLE
Distance: 217 miles
Lunch Stop: Holly River State Park Restaurant, WV
Direction from Canaan Valley: W, SW CLOCKWISE
Comments: Lots of friendly, fun roads on this route. Holly River State Park Restaurant is one
of the favorite lunch stops for this edition of STAR. A side trip could be made to the Sago Mine
Disaster Memorial if desired.
10 Lost River-Trough 197 MAP PDF GPX
RouteType: DESTINATION, TWISTY, EASY NAVIGATION FOR NON-GPS
Navigation difficulty: SIMPLE
Distance: 197 miles
Lunch Stop: Main Street Grill, Romney, WV
Direction from Canaan Valley: E, COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Comments: "Lost River to the Trough via Grassy Lick" heads from CVR to Seneca Rocks then
to Petersburg where a stop could be made at Tri-County Powersports (MSTA STAR sponsor).
Then onto Moorefield and CR12 to Lost River State Park. From there we make our way up to a
fun road called Grassy Lick, which will take to Romney. A very nice lunch can be had at the
Main Street Grill but there are other fast food options, Sheetz and Dairy Queen. Points of
interest in Romney include the School for the Deaf and Blind on the North side of US-50, also
the Indian Mound Cemetery is interesting, it is on the west end of town also on the North side
of US-50. From Romney we will head south though the Trough, I often see bald eagles on
this road. This will pretty much go to Moorefield where I have us on the four lane US-48 back
to Davis and CVR.
11 Crazy 8's 254 MAP PDF GPX
RouteType: DESTINATION, TWISTY, TOURING BIKE-FRIENDLY, EASY NAVIGATION FOR
NON-GPS
Navigation difficulty: SIMPLE
Distance: 190 miles
Lunch Stop: High's Restaurant in Monterey, VA
Direction from Canaan Valley: S, SW CLOCKWISE & COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Comments: Go crazy on the Crazy 8's ride! This ride features some of the best curves in the
state. It makes a figure 8 pattern because honestly I don't know which direction is best on Rt
250! This ride will take you past the Green Bank Observatory, the Jefferson Baths in Warm
Springs Va and several other great locations along the way. It is a two lane paved ride with
plenty of turns and some nice long straights through the valleys. You will travel through
valleys, over mountains and follow along rivers through small towns and rural farms. There
will be several excellent views as you switch back up some of the mountains.
12 Long and Easy 191 MAP PDF GPX
RouteType: DESTINATION, TOURING BIKE-FRIENDLY, EASY NAVIGATION ROUTES FOR
NON-GPS
Navigation difficulty: SIMPLE
Distance: 191 miles
Lunch Stop: Greenbrier Grille or The Dirt Bean, Marlinton, WV
Direction from Canaan Valley: S, SW COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Comments: Take a long and easy cruise through scenic West Virginia! This route showcases
some of our less twisty, wide open roads. All paved two lane with scenic beauty around every
bend. The route features Seneca Rocks, the Green Bank Observatory and other historic sites
along the way.
14 Thrilla Over 33 178 MAP PDF GPX
RouteType: CURVY, DESTINATION, TOURING BIKE-FRIENDLY, EASY NAVIGATION FOR
NON-GPS
Navigation difficulty: SIMPLE
Distance: 178 miles
Lunch Stop: Wood Grill Buffet, located at 1711 Reservoir Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
540.432.9303
Direction from Canaan Valley: SE, OUT-AND-BACK
Comments: Since we don't have a specific Lunch Ride for STAR this year, Keith McCrea
provided this simple route via US33 to The Wood Grill Buffet in Harrisonburg, VA. An MSTA
area has been reserved, and members receive a buffet discount between the hours of 11:00
and 1:30.
20 Crazy 4-8's 145 MAP PDF GPX
RouteType: DESTINATION, TWISTY, TOURING BIKE-FRIENDLY, EASY NAVIGATION FOR
NON-GPS
Navigation difficulty: SIMPLE
Distance: 145 miles
Lunch Stop: High's Restaurant Monterey, Va http://www.highsrestaurant.com/menu.html
Direction from Canaan Valley: S, SW COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Comments: Go crazy on the Crazy 4/8's ride! This ride is the northern half of the longer Crazy
8's ride. It features some of the best curves in the state. It is a two lane paved ride with plenty
of turns and some nice long straights through the valleys. You will travel through valleys, over
mountains and follow along rivers through small towns and rural farms. There will be several
excellent views as you switch back up some of the mountains.
Note: These routes are available for STAR 21 attendees only-
please do not share them with others