Best Motorcycle Roads in the USA
From the 318 curves of the Tail of the Dragon to the high-altitude switchbacks of the Beartooth Highway, the United States has some of the most varied motorcycle roads in the world. Mountain passes in the Rockies, coastal cliffs in California, endless Appalachian ridges and the open desert of Route 66 can all fill a lifetime of riding seasons.
These are the American roads every rider should have on their list. Each guide covers the highlights, the best time to go and practical tips — and you can track your own ride on any of them with MOTOVIP.
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Beartooth Highway
The Beartooth Highway (US-212) climbs from Red Lodge, Montana, over the Beartooth Plateau into Wyoming and down to Cooke City at the northeast gate of Yellowstone. It is one of the highest paved roads in the US and has…
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Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway runs 469 miles along the crest of the Appalachians, from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. It was built for slow, scenic travel: no…
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Florida Keys Overseas Highway
The Overseas Highway (US-1) island-hops from the mainland at Florida City to Key West, crossing dozens of bridges with turquoise water on both sides. It is the southernmost road trip in the continental United States…
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Going-to-the-Sun Road
Going-to-the-Sun Road crosses Glacier National Park in Montana, climbing from the forests and lakes of the west side to Logan Pass on the Continental Divide and down to St. Mary on the east. It is one of the great…
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Million Dollar Highway
The Million Dollar Highway is the stretch of US-550 between Ouray and Silverton in southwest Colorado. It climbs out of the "Switzerland of America" through the Uncompahgre Gorge and over Red Mountain Pass, with tight…
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Pacific Coast Highway
California's Pacific Coast Highway — mostly State Route 1 — follows the coast between Los Angeles and San Francisco through Malibu, Santa Barbara wine country and the cliffs of Big Sur. It is the classic American…
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Route 66
Route 66, the "Mother Road", ran from Chicago to Santa Monica across eight states and became the symbol of the great American road trip. It was decommissioned in 1985, but long stretches of the original alignment…
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Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive runs the full length of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, following the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains from Front Royal to Rockfish Gap, where it joins the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Tail of the Dragon
The Tail of the Dragon is an 11-mile stretch of US-129 at Deals Gap on the Tennessee–North Carolina border, famous for its 318 curves. It is the most famous motorcycle road in America and a pilgrimage for sport and…
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