![]() ![]() Virginia’s southwest backroads of Appalachia are waiting for you.ĭon’t Miss: Wilderness Road and Natural Tunnel State Parks, High Knob Tower & Recreation Area, Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park and the Breaks Interstate Park. Request your free map at Appalachian Backroads. Stretching throughout Virginia’s Heart of Appalachia region, you’ll find 14 different routes connecting to downtowns, down home cooking and unique, welcoming lodging – pick a different destination each day! With short technical rides like The Back of the Dragon’s 438 curves along its 32-mile ribbon, to day trips riding along The Roadrunner (160 miles), Eagle’s Nest (90 miles), Bootlegger (145 miles) and more with plenty of fun scenic stops along the way, you have total control over your destination.ĭid we mention no crowds? You will feel like you have gotten away from it all, with the lack of traffic and ability to focus on what you love most – the open road. Taking you on a journey of over 1,500 miles of curvy backroads, mountain passes, and deep valleys, Appalachian Backroads is North America’s premier destination for motorcycles and sports cars alike. ![]() ![]() There are also a number of historic sites for those looking for an educational pit stop.ĭon’t Miss: Crabtree Falls, Lunch at Wild Wolf Brewing Company Route 16: The Back of the Dragon Apple and peach farms just off the road let you pick your own from the seemingly endless groves of fruit trees, and there are even pumpkin patches open during the fall (although carrying a pumpkin on your motorcycle presents a challenge). Discover Virginia’s incredible wine and craft beer scene along the loop at a few of the wineries, breweries, and cideries along the Nelson 151 Trail and the Monticello Wine Trail. Get the most out of your journey and plan a section hike the Appalachian Trail or stop at one of the many scenic overlooks to take in the colorful fall tree foliage that covers the ridges. The route spans the lower foothills of the Piedmont, then climbs steadily to the summits of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Comprised of Route 151, Route 664, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Route 56, Nelson Scenic Loop runs through 50 miles of some of the most scenic land in Virginia. ![]()
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