WEEKEND RIDE.. Woodbridge, VA to Seneca Rocks, WV : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

Evil MF · 04-07-2009, 03:11 PM

Saturday or Sunday?

Woodbridge, VA to Seneca Rocks, WV and Back

Highlights: Excellent scenery. Wonderful Virginia rolling hills and farmland; beautiful mountains and streams in the West Virginia Potomac Highland Region.

Terrain: A variety of long sweeping curves, tighter turns and twisties, and long gorgeous cruising. Coming back to Virginia from Seneca Rocks, WV (through three mountain ranges) on US-33E is wonderful. On one mountain pass, you will conquer a 120 degree switch-back with an immediate 30 to 40 degree uphill climb!! What a rush!!!

Amenities: Great scenic overlooks to take in … bring your camera!!! Many little towns with eateries, gas, etc. I get 45 mpg from a 3.6 gallon tank and had no problem getting gas every 100 miles or so.

Directions:
- Off of I-95's exit 152 in Woodbridge Virginia, you'll find VA SR-234. Start this route by heading north on VA SR-234 and drive about 15 miles on 234 and in to Manassas, VA. Look for the intersection of 234 and Wellington Rd/Richmond Ave.
- Turn left onto Wellington Road and drive about 10 miles northwest up to US-29.
- Turn left at the intersection of US-29S/Wellington Road and just go two short blocks or so and you wan to turn right on to SR-55 heading west northwest. Drive for about 42 miles on SR-55 following signs through Marshall and Front Royal toward Strasburg VA and you will cross the WV/VA border. SR-55 is a great motorcycle road through hilly Virginia farm land, small towns, etc.
- After you cross into West Virginia following the signs to Wardensville, WV. In Wardensville you will come to an inverted "Y"-junction with a car dealer in the middle of the "Y", turn left and continue on SR-55/SR-259S to Baker, WV. Note: WATCH OUT FOR THE SPEED TRAP
- They actively monitor the speed limit.
- In Baker, WV continue on SR-55 toward Moorefield, WV. Stay on "old" SR-55 when possible, it is a great scenic, curvy road and a joy to ride on a motorcycle. There is a "New" section of SR-55 before Moorefield, WV but the old SR-55 is a much better riding road.
- In Moorefield, WV follow US-220S/SR-55 toward Petersburg, WV
- In Petersburg, WV pickup West Virginia SR-28S and follow signs along the beautiful winding North Fork of the Potomac River's South Branch to Smoke Hole Caverns and Seneca Rocks, WV. A stop at Smoke Hole Caverns is a nice respite, and the surrounding mountains are GORGEOUS!
- At the intersection of SR-28S/US-33 is the Seneca Rocks viewing area. There are a couple great little country store type establishments at this intersection. Be sure to take lots of pictures, and if you go up US-33W a little bit, you can get a great panoramic picture of the mountain and stores. (Zip Code: 26884)
- To return to Woodbridge, VA continue southeast on US-33E to Judy Gap, WV.
- Follow US-33E all the way to Ruckersville, VA. This route is great for motorcycling, and you will go across three (3) mountain ranges along the way. At least once, we had a 180 degree switch-back with a steep uphill climb. It was GREAT!!!!!!!!! My riding partner's GoldWing and my Shadow 750 had no problems (except we wanted more!!!).
- At Ruckersville, VA pickup US-29N and head back toward Gainesville VA, and as you get back on to Wellington Road, you will have made a full loop. Take Wellington Rd east in to Manassas, VA. Now look for the signs for SR-234E and take that to head back to the starting point in Woodbridge, VA.

GPO03FatBoy · 04-07-2009, 09:10 PM

If you're planning to ride slow enough to take pictures, Dougie would never approve of this ride!!!!!!

How about a last man to Seneca buys the beer, ride? Now that I might be in for. Especially cause if your gas tank is that small, you're probably riding a girl's bike....

Evil MF · 04-08-2009, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GPO03FatBoy

If you're planning to ride slow enough to take pictures, Dougie would never approve of this ride!!!!!!

How about a last man to Seneca buys the beer, ride? Now that I might be in for. Especially cause if your gas tank is that small, you're probably riding a girl's bike....

Why what ever do you mean, Greg? I know your not suggesting we as Delinquents would or have ever broken the law!

Sounds good! You in?

Timmy_D · 04-08-2009, 12:09 PM

You are not only Evil, but you are nuts!

Theree is no way I can escape to ride this weekend due to it being Easter Weekend.

Granted, my birthday is on Easter this year, but that does not give me a pass. Mainly because we have friends coming over this weekend (they have two little girls [Mia & Zaria] - ages 5 and 3). Mia and my 5 y.o. daughter are BFF. Zaria (3 y.o.) has a crush on JohnnyD and follows him around - yeah, my boy attracts older women.

On April 25th, my mother is flying out for the week to see the kids, I gotta pick her up at Dulles. She will be leaving on May 2nd to return home to TX).

So what does this all mean?
My only free weekend to ride for the next four weekend is the weekend of April 18th - 19th.
...and Damn It! Weather permitting, I'm gonna ride!

mbkodiak · 04-11-2009, 06:59 PM

Guess I didn't see this post before..

Timmy. I know of a ride in SC on the 18th.. If I'm not working that Fri - Sun Patti and I are going down. I won't know until Wednesday when the contractors call to advise their return date to the project.

Evil MF · 04-23-2009, 06:07 PM

OK OK OK High 80's This weekend!!! Whos's in????

mbkodiak · 04-23-2009, 07:23 PM

Looks like I'll probably be working this one John. Contractors are trying to get this project wrapped up.

GPO03FatBoy · 04-24-2009, 12:25 PM

I'm going to ride, but I want something simple and early. I'm headed out from Alexandria at 0900 tomorrow to Front Royal, then am going to ride the top of Skyline down to Big Meadows and eat. Will probably come back in on 522. Just want to ride twisties and want to get back before the afternoon rains...