West virginia is motorcycle heaven with routes twisting, turning and climbing their way throughout some of the most beautiful, lush scenery in the country.

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the wv hellbender

132 Miles with over 1,300 curves. Loop beginning in Richwood. *See their tab on this site HERE for more information.

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the talon

The Talon ride runs along US Route 60 from Gauley Bridge to Hico, WV.

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The Mine Shaft

The Mine Shaft ride runs from Craigsville WV, travel RT 41/55 towards Summersville WV.

At the "Y" in the road, bear left on RT 41 until you reach the first redlight on RT 19.

Turn left at the redlight Travel RT 19 south till you reach RT 60.

Turn left at the top of the Exit and travel thru Rainelle and into Charmco.

Turn left onto Rt 20 towards Nettie WV

Turn right onto rt 39 towards Fenwick WV

At "T" in road turn left onto RT 20 which will take you back to Craigsville WV.

 
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The Shenandoah Sidewinder

The Shenandoah Sidewinder is one of the most amazing stretches of highway on the east coast. US Rt 33 from Seneca Rocks to Harrisonburg, VA. Across the North Fork Mountain and Shenandoah Mountain.

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The Trail of Dragons

The Trail Of Dragons is WV Rt 16 from St Mary's, WV to Charlotte, NC. It encompasses some of the best riding on the east coast including The Talon, The Head of the Dragon and The Back Of The Dragon in Tazewell, VA. It has a little bit of everything.

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US Rt 219 Seneca Trail

The US RT 219 Seneca trail is one of the east coast’s most beautiful rides. Beginning in VA at the narrows all the way through the beautiful Greenbrier Valley and into the WV Potomac Highlands and into PA.

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The Ridge

The Ridge is WV 34 from Red House, WV to Kenna, WV. It's part of a The Ridge Runner Loop. It runs thru Putnam, Jackson, Mason, and Kanawha Counties and has some of the most beautiful hilltop vista's and wonderful views of the Ohio and Kanawha rivers.

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The Backroads of West Virginia

The Backroads of West Virginia is an online adventure source covering the beautiful state of West Virginia. Whether by motorcycle, Jeep, ATV, boat or even by foot - Backroads WV will get you pointed in the right direction.

West Virginia is centrally located between the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast and within a days drive of more than 75% of the US population, so it's a great location for a getaway!

EXPERIENCE THE BACKROADS OF WV!