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03 Five Rivers Tour 94 MAP PDF GPX
RouteType: SHORT, TWISTY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 94 miles
Lunch Stop: Melanie's Family restaurant (but it's only 50 miles into the short 94 mile route)
Direction from Canaan Valley: N, NW, CLOCKWISE
Comments: Five rivers- Blackwater, Dry Fork, Black Fork, Shavers Fork, and Cheat. Back Hollow Road to WV-72 (not suitable for large trucks!!!) A few miles north on WV-72 I have included a sharp left onto River Road to follow the banks of the Dry Fork of the Cheat. This is a tricky sharp turn and some may prefer to stay straight on WV-72 which is twisty itself but you don't have this sharp left hand turn which may be difficult on a large touring bike. River Road merges back onto WV-72 in about 5 miles so either way will keep you on the route. We'll go through the community of Hendricks where the Blackwater River joins the Dry Fork and creates the Black Fork ( about 3.5 miles in length I believe it's the shortest river in WV), the Black Fork merges with the Shavers Fork just north of Parsons to create the Cheat which ultimately meets its end at Point Marion Pennsylvania north of Morgantown, WV where it joins the Monongahela River.
At Parsons we'll stay on WV-72 and just a bit north of town we'll drop off onto Holly Meadows Road to the right. We'll follow this to Limestone Road which will head up the mountain and eventually join Stemple Ridge Road. This will meet US-50 at which we'll turn right/east. I added Melanie's Restaurant as a waypoint in case folks want a bite to eat or coffee and Cathedral State Park is just across the road where one could stop and walk the trails among the old growth hemlock trees.
· From there we double back west on US-50 and back to Stemple Ridge Road but at the intersection with Location Road we will turn left onto Location Road and take it down into the valley to St. George. You will not regret riding Limestone, Location, and Stemple Ridge Roads, they are just incredibly beautiful.
· Once we arrive at St. George we will return to Holly Meadows Road until it intersects with Horseshoe Run Road, we will stay on it until we come to Lead Mine Mountain Road, we will take it, to the right. This road is a blast going up the mountain to it's terminus at US-219, there we will take US-219 and WV-32 back to CVR.
04 Glady Fork Dry Fork 41 MAP PDF GPX
RouteType: SHORT
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 41 miles
Lunch Stop: NONE
Direction from Canaan Valley: S, SW, CLOCKWISE
Comments: Beautiful relaxing, scenic views, rivers, takes WV-32 south to Harman and heads west on US-33 to Alpine Lodge at Alpena and heads back north towards CVR but not before crossing Glady Fork River and upper Dry Fork. Be careful on the road from Alpine Lodge to the Glady Campground area as there can be a lot of fishermen and/or campers traveling the road. This would be good for folks looking for a short ride or it could be combined with #03 above and still be less than 150 miles total with time for lunch in Davis or a stop at Blackwater Falls State Park.
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.
22 Road to Tom's 129 MAP PDF GPX
RouteType: SHORT, DESTINATION, TOURING BIKE FRIENDLY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 129 miles
Lunch Stop: Oakland, MD, there are many good restaurants to choose from for those not into culinary adventures of selecting a restaurant Uno Pizzeria and Grill is always a good bet.
Direction from Canaan Valley: N, NW, CLOCKWISE
Comments: The Road to Tom's is just that! This is a route to Tom McKee's home, a motorcycle collector and friend of route maker Brian Holmes. Through this friendship the MSTA has procured exclusive access to Tom's personal collection of over 20 show condition vintage motorcycles including antique Harley-Davidsons and even some more unique motorcycles such as a rotary engine Suzuki and an antique Henderson. In addition to motorcycles Tom also has a nice collection of vintage memorabilia.
A visit to Tom's will assuredly keep you entertained as he has a vast knowledge of classic motorcycles, experiences with unique individuals in the sport and industry and a passion for motorcycles like few possess. Hours Tom is available will be made known at STAR. The route takes you to his home so please be respectful and abide by the hours he is available to show his collection. You will check in at his home and he will have provisions to lead you to his collection.
03 Five Rivers Tour 94 MAP PDF GPX
RouteType: SHORT, TWISTY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 94 miles
Lunch Stop: Melanie's Family restaurant (but it's only 50 miles into the short 94 mile route)
Direction from Canaan Valley: N, NW, CLOCKWISE
Comments: Five rivers- Blackwater, Dry Fork, Black Fork, Shavers Fork, and Cheat. Back Hollow Road to WV-72 (not suitable for large trucks!!!) A few miles north on WV-72 I have included a sharp left onto River Road to follow the banks of the Dry Fork of the Cheat. This is a tricky sharp turn and some may prefer to stay straight on WV-72 which is twisty itself but you don't have this sharp left hand turn which may be difficult on a large touring bike. River Road merges back onto WV-72 in about 5 miles so either way will keep you on the route. We'll go through the community of Hendricks where the Blackwater River joins the Dry Fork and creates the Black Fork ( about 3.5 miles in length I believe it's the shortest river in WV), the Black Fork merges with the Shavers Fork just north of Parsons to create the Cheat which ultimately meets its end at Point Marion Pennsylvania north of Morgantown, WV where it joins the Monongahela River.
At Parsons we'll stay on WV-72 and just a bit north of town we'll drop off onto Holly Meadows Road to the right. We'll follow this to Limestone Road which will head up the mountain and eventually join Stemple Ridge Road. This will meet US-50 at which we'll turn right/east. I added Melanie's Restaurant as a waypoint in case folks want a bite to eat or coffee and Cathedral State Park is just across the road where one could stop and walk the trails among the old growth hemlock trees.
· From there we double back west on US-50 and back to Stemple Ridge Road but at the intersection with Location Road we will turn left onto Location Road and take it down into the valley to St. George. You will not regret riding Limestone, Location, and Stemple Ridge Roads, they are just incredibly beautiful.
· Once we arrive at St. George we will return to Holly Meadows Road until it intersects with Horseshoe Run Road, we will stay on it until we come to Lead Mine Mountain Road, we will take it, to the right. This road is a blast going up the mountain to it's terminus at US-219, there we will take US-219 and WV-32 back to CVR.
04 Glady Fork Dry Fork 41 MAP PDF GPX
RouteType: SHORT
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 41 miles
Lunch Stop: NONE
Direction from Canaan Valley: S, SW, CLOCKWISE
Comments: Beautiful relaxing, scenic views, rivers, takes WV-32 south to Harman and heads west on US-33 to Alpine Lodge at Alpena and heads back north towards CVR but not before crossing Glady Fork River and upper Dry Fork. Be careful on the road from Alpine Lodge to the Glady Campground area as there can be a lot of fishermen and/or campers traveling the road. This would be good for folks looking for a short ride or it could be combined with #03 above and still be less than 150 miles total with time for lunch in Davis or a stop at Blackwater Falls State Park.
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.
22 Road to Tom's 129 MAP PDF GPX
RouteType: SHORT, DESTINATION, TOURING BIKE FRIENDLY
Navigation difficulty: AVERAGE
Distance: 129 miles
Lunch Stop: Oakland, MD, there are many good restaurants to choose from for those not into culinary adventures of selecting a restaurant Uno Pizzeria and Grill is always a good bet.
Direction from Canaan Valley: N, NW, CLOCKWISE
Comments: The Road to Tom's is just that! This is a route to Tom McKee's home, a motorcycle collector and friend of route maker Brian Holmes. Through this friendship the MSTA has procured exclusive access to Tom's personal collection of over 20 show condition vintage motorcycles including antique Harley-Davidsons and even some more unique motorcycles such as a rotary engine Suzuki and an antique Henderson. In addition to motorcycles Tom also has a nice collection of vintage memorabilia.
A visit to Tom's will assuredly keep you entertained as he has a vast knowledge of classic motorcycles, experiences with unique individuals in the sport and industry and a passion for motorcycles like few possess. Hours Tom is available will be made known at STAR. The route takes you to his home so please be respectful and abide by the hours he is available to show his collection. You will check in at his home and he will have provisions to lead you to his collection.