There’s nothing like heading out on the open road, viewing the breathtaking scenery as you discover new adventure and create incredible memories.
More than 8 million motorcycle owners in the US and 700,000 in Canada search for perfect motorcycle rides to embark on. The exhilaration of finding an awesome route is indescribable.
Every enthusiast whether new to motorcycles or you’ve just traded up to the ride of your dreams there’s an adventure waiting out there that’s perfect for you.
Check out these 15 awesome motorcycle rides everyone should experience at least once.
1. Cabot Trail Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Named one of USA Today’s 10 Readers’ Choice for Best Motorcycle Trip in 2014. The Cabot Trail was also on MSN Travel’s Top Ten and was listed in Zoomer’s top 7.
The Cabot Trail is someplace everyone should see in their lifetime. It’s one of the prettiest motorcycle rides you can take. A 300 km (186 miles) highway filled with intoxicating coastal views, astoundingly beautiful scenery and warm Maritime hospitality.
You Have to See It to Believe It
A worthwhile trip any time of year it is an especially colorful landscape in the fall with the changing leaves. The Celtic Colors International Festival is an attraction many will plan their trip to include.
As if the ocean, landscape, and quaint fishing villages weren’t enough of a draw, you will fall in love with the people.
Unforgettable
Many small communities along your route are filled with welcoming, funny, talented and resourceful families filled with maritime pride and warmth.
There’s no shortage of culinary and cultural treasures along the Cabot Trail. Lobster dinners and seafood festivals are an indulgence every visitor should experience.
Fishing and mining aren’t the only industries Cape Breton is successful at. Music, art, and alcohol are also passions they love to share.
2. Deals Gap, The Tail of the Dragon, US 129, North Carolina and Tennessee
Famous for over 300 turns and twist in an 11 mile stretch of road, the beauty you can see on US Highway 129 from North Carolina to Tennessee is remarkable. The Tail of the Dragon is a popular route with Deals Gap and other communities welcoming and catering to motorcyclists and sports car enthusiasts.
This is not a motorcycle ride for the faint of heart or novice rider as you face blind corners, turns and dangerous conditions that lead to hundreds of accidents each year.
3. The Most Epic of Motorcycle Rides: Route 66, Santa Fe to Santa Monica
Known by many as the “Main Street of America” this motorcycle ride from Chicago to Los Angeles is legendary and at the top of many riders bucket list.
Anyone old enough to remember the movie Easy Rider is sure to get excited at the thought of heading out on this adventure.
Your kids will envision you visiting Radiator Springs (from Pixar’s movie Cars) as you plan your journey. There are lots of iconic historical significance to many places you’ll visit.
The entire route will take you from Illinois cornfields to California’s sunny beaches.
4. Palomar Mountain, San Diego to Los Angeles Highway 76
This is not a motorcycle route you take to enjoy the scenery. You’ll need to pay particular attention to the road and use all your skills with this challenging route.
The Hale Telescope at the Palomar Observatory is worth stopping to experience a self-guided tour.
5. Trail of Tears Highway 72 from Chattanooga, TN, to Waterloo, AL.
This motorcycle ride is along a historical trail that will hold much more significance in the hearts of some riders than others.
The Trail of Tears is the heartbreakingly brutal relocation of 100,000 Native Americans from many nations.
September each year commemorative and memorial rides are held to remember the experiences endured on the trail and honor those who walked it.
6. Pacific Coast Highway
The Pacific Coast Highway spans 655 miles if you take the entire length of it. This motorcycle ride will take you through giant redwood forests and see some that have survived for over 300 years.
It runs the west of the US coast from Seattle all the way to Mexico.
You can see the Point Reyes Lighthouse, the Golden Gate Bridge, head south past Alcatraz Prison Island (worth stopping for a tour), and continue on to Monterey,
7. Beartooth Highway
Montana north to Yellowstone National Park. Coined by many as the All-American highway, it has been a part of American heritage since the 1930s.
Parts of the highway are only open to riders from May to October due to elevation levels and dangerous driving conditions.
8. Tunnel of Trees Road, Michigan
One of the most awesome motorcycle rides in the US is the tunnel of trees road in Michigan. It’s located about 35 miles from Mackinac Island, Michigan and Upper Peninsula Michigan.
M119 has several attractions and incredible scenery to enjoy throughout the motorcycle ride. For the full beautiful effect of the tunnel of trees, it’s popular in the fall as leaves are changing color.
Fill your journey with good food, with lots of culture and history to take in while admiring all the sights to see, some of which date back to the 1700s.
9. Twisted Sister, Texas, 131 miles
This is a loop that’s about 100-miles long. It offers one of the most challenging motorcycle rides you’ll find. There are more than 60 turns in one 15 mile stretch.
You’ll pass through Lost Maple and Garner State Parks and should definitely stop at the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum to admire the exhibits.
There are bikes dating back to 1910 and some modern-day works of motorcycle genius for you to see. Some that may be of extreme interest are the 1954 AJS 7R
The “Boy Racer”, 1917 Indian Model O and 1940 Harley Davidson EL.
10. Arkansas Pig Trail One of the Motorcycle Rides That Will Make You Squeal With Excitement
A scenic wilderness through the Ozark Mountains is accompanied with the thrill of hairpin turns and twists on challenging roads that will excite even the most skilled rider.
Spring, summer, and fall often deliver a canopy and tunnel of brightly colored foliage to add to the magic of this beautiful yet difficult motorcycle ride.
The Mulberry river allows you to easily add fishing, kayaking and whitewater rafting experiences to your trip.
11. The Confederation Bridge, New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island
Well worth the $18.75 toll this is a ride like no other. The 8 mile (12.8 km) bridge is extraordinary as the longest in the world over ice covered waters.
The bridge spans from New Brunswick over the southern part of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island. The highest point is over 60 meters above sea level.
12. Black Hills of South Dakota, Needles Highway
This unique motorcycle ride has granite structures and tunnels blasted through the hills of South Dakota. It is closed for the winter but like nothing you’ve ever experienced before in from mid-April to October.
13. Seattle to Lake Louise to Colorado
There’s a lot to see on this journey so you will want to take a few weeks so you can enjoy everything this route has to offer.
Traveling north from Seattle you will ride through parts of the majestic Cascade and Rocky Mountains to the Yellowstone National Park where you can gaze at the magic that is Old Faithful.
Beautiful lakes like Lake Okanagan and Lake Louise offer adventure or tranquility depending on what you’re looking for. This route is filled with everything you need for the perfect road trip.
14. Manitoba Motorcycle Rides
You don’t have to break the bank and travel thousands of miles away to find the thrill and excitement of great motorcycle adventures.
Manitoba has several great routes that will help you realize the often underestimated beauty and wonder of the province.
Manitoba is made for road trips. You can plan a relaxing trip across the prairie fields and through the highlands and rolling hills. Travel along the Assiniboine River as you take in all this proud province has to offer.
Whether you want to take your own motorcycle or rent that dream ride you’ve never tried before there are plenty of places to explore.
15. Nelson BC, the Kokanee Glacier
This 215 Km route takes you around the Kokanee Glacier through some of the most beautiful parts of British Columbia.
Apart from the wonderous sights offered by nature, you can enjoy museums of everything from mining to war to arts and crafts.
The route can be accomplished in under three hours if you don’t stop to savor the experience and enjoy the adventure along the way. A full day to make the trip will give you lots of time to relax and stop if you see something of interest.
You’re Only Limited By Where You’re Imagination Will Go
There’s an entire world of incredible, awesome roads to travel, adventures to be had and memories to be made.
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