I discovered Hampton Road (647) near D.C. It has a few outlets, but is very twisty with quick elevation changes and is right in Lorton.

I posted this in Nashville thread recently, but it deserves more exposure:
MotorcycleRoads.US - Great roads in the US for motorcyclists, sports car drivers, tourists, and other travelers

nice site - glad to see many of my picks are on that list as well. :)

Hampton Road
Fairfax County

map: VA-647/Hampton Rd to VA-647/Hampton Rd - Google Maps

mini-route I followed:
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=VA...a=1,2&t=h&z=13

Distance: ~ 4.5 miles
Road Condition: Good. Pretty bumpy - and some potholes.
Lined: Yes
Posted speed Limit: 35
Speed Enforcement: Light
Traffic: Light - Moderate

Comments: It has a few outlets, but is very twisty with quick elevation changes and is right in Lorton. (takjak2)
When I ran it, i was concerned about all the driveways that opened up on to the road, had to keep it pretty slow. The scenery was nice, and it is certainly close in.



This vid is of the tail end of Hampton... notice the idiot who is on the wrong side of the road as I turn the corner (at :50) ... (I prefer a road with nobody on it)

Randy, you're a BEAST!

:worship:

This road in midwestern VA is extremely fun for those who like twisties, and is a 10 minute drive from 64, I make a point of running it a few times every time I drive home. I have never seen a cop on it and according to the gas station attendant at one end of it they turn around at the south end of it because thats the county line. Enjoy

Nice!

Antioch / Waterfall Road
Fauquier County

map: http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=VA...via=1&t=h&z=13

Distance: ~ 8.5 miles
Road Condition: Moderate (some loose gravel and pretty narrow)
Lined: Antioch Yes, Waterfall No
Posted speed Limit: 25 - 35 - 45
Speed Enforcement: low
Traffic: Light

Comments: Winding alongside the mountain on one side and picturesque farms on the other, there are several blind hilltops and many sweeping turns.

Halfway Road
Fauquier County / Loudoun County

map: Co Rd T626/Loudoun Ave to State Route 626/The Plains Rd - Google Maps

Distance: ~ 8.0 miles
Road Condition: Very Good
Lined: Yes
Posted speed Limit: 45
Speed Enforcement: low
Traffic: Light - Moderate

Comments: Winding alongside the mountain on one side and picturesque farms on the other, a nice winding connector between The Plains and Middleburg full of sweeping turns.

Landmark / Landmark School Road
Loudoun County

map: Co Rd 626/Halfway Rd to Landmark School Rd/State Route 776 - Google Maps

Distance: ~ 7.5 miles
Road Condition: Good (Narrow)
Lined: No
Posted speed Limit: 45
Speed Enforcement: low
Traffic: Light

Comments: Full of the finest Farmland views - many horses and cows to be seen on these nice sweepers.

Landmark - if you fail to turn onto Landmark School, you end up on a dirt road :( (looks like i failed to level my Contour.. sorry)



Landmark School

I wonder if we could put these on one big google map or something for quick reference

see my link on previous page

Barnesville Road
Frederick County (MD)

map:

Distance: ~ 8.0 miles
Road Condition: Very Good
Lined: Yes
Posted speed Limit: 45
Speed Enforcement: low
Traffic: Light - Moderate

Comments: .

Whites Ferry Road
Frederick County (MD)

map: http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Ma...rce=gplus-ogsb

Distance: ~ 10.8 miles
Road Condition: Good
Lined: Yes
Posted speed Limit: 25-35
Speed Enforcement: low
Traffic: Light

Comments: This is the road leading in to Whites Ferry form the Maryland Side. Nice and Scenic - not much traffic... be prepared to pay the ferryman ($5)

Slo-ride...take it eeeezay!

When are you planning on doing a group run on some of these?

preferences =)

Distance: Infinite
Road Condition: Perfect
Lined: Yes
Posted speed Limit: White Blur with Numbers
Speed Enforcement: None
Traffic: None

:driving:

Love that song... foghat.:tup:

Fantastic thread. Much needed and appreciated.

That said nothing beats fresh asphalt with one way traffic. Lightning and Thunderbolt at NJMP. So much better than Summit!!!

Randy's a BEAST, hes a driving MACHINE!

Rogues Road (Rogues is a very long road that stretches from Rt 29 out side Warrenton(this section) to Nokesville but has been chopped into many smaller sections over the years)

Fauquier County (VA)

map: My Saved Places - Google Maps

Distance: ~ 3.5 miles
Road Condition: Good
Lined: No
Posted speed Limit: 45 - 35
Speed Enforcement: never seen one back there
Traffic: Light - none

Comments: There are other sections I left out Just to highlight this smaller stretch. This is the by far the funnest road ever constructed. Fun going both directions. Trees and Horse farms along the sides.

Note 1: No video because its impossible for anyone to HOLD a camera steady on this road (we need Randy)

Note 2: Go SLOW the 1st time or 3! PLEASE. You will understand when you see it.

Caledon Road
Essex County

map: VA-206 W/Dahlgren Rd to US-17 BUS N/Warrenton Rd - Google Maps

Distance: ~ 25 miles
Road Condition: Good
Lined: Yes
Posted speed Limit: 25-35-45
Speed Enforcement: low
Traffic: Light

Comments: A really nice, kinda remote, twisty ride through the parkland. 25 miles of enjoyment. Not many opportunities to pass.. luckily I did not get stuck behind anyone at all.. even though i certainly would have caught them if they were on the road. (also a real bummer about the rain on this trip) check out the twisties on the Garmin they never stop... :)

unfortunately - really slow behind that guy :)

:roflpuke2: Yeah, I saw him as soon as you came over the crest and thought, ugghhh....

Loch Raven Drive
Baltimore County (Towson, MD)

map: Loch Raven Dr to Loch Raven Dr - Google Maps

Distance: ~ 4.3 miles
Road Condition: Fair
Lined: Yes
Posted speed Limit: 25
Speed Enforcement: Varies, higher during peak visitor hours
Traffic: Light

Comments: Tight road, tight corners, very close to the Baltimore Beltway. Second section is closed on weekends and after dark during the week. Great for a quick visit, very scenic park, great spot for photos.

Race Rd to River Rd
Jessup, MD to Linthicum, MD

map: MD-175 E/Jessup Rd to River Rd - Google Maps

Distance: ~ 8.7 miles
Road Condition: Good, for the most part
Lined: Except for the end of Race Road
Posted speed Limit: 25-35
Speed Enforcement: Light
Traffic: Light

Comments: Tight road, tight corners, Race Rd is in three sections, with connector roads. Very close to another wonderful route, Ridge Rd to River Rd. I will be posting that soon.

nice Al!... now i'm more up for a cruise :)

Awesome roads Shado! Thanks for sharing! :tiphat:

:iagree:

Nice!

Morgan Ford Road
Warren County, VA

map: Google Maps

Distance: ~ 8.5 miles
Road Condition: Moderate (pretty narrow)
Lined: No
Posted speed Limit:
Speed Enforcement: low
Traffic: Light

Comments: Very odd for me - almost zero turns.. a very long straight road - but great scenery, and some fun elevation changes to break up your high speed run.
(check out the nice run at about 8:20 - good visibility)



a note about the bridge: The existing multi-span bridge is a single lane structure built in 1925, which is 321-feet long with a single 11-foot wide lane. The existing bridge does not meet the current design standards and is in poor condition. During the design process the existing bridge was evaluated for repair and rehabilitation, but it was not economically feasible to pursue this course of action due to safety issues and economic reasons.

soon it will not be possible to experience this bridge - as it is being replaced.

Creek Road
Chester County, PA

map: Google Maps

Distance: ~ 3.5 miles
Road Condition: Moderate (narrow - some bumps)
Lined: Yes
Posted speed Limit: 35
Speed Enforcement: low
Traffic: Moderate

Comments: beautiful road from West Chester to Chadds Ford. gets more traffic than i typically enjoy but really worth it when it's open.

Fairhaven Road
Anne Arundel County, MD

map: Google Maps

Distance: ~ 2.75 miles
Road Condition: Moderate (narrow - some bumps)
Lined: No
Posted speed Limit: 25-30
Speed Enforcement: low
Traffic: low

Comments: fun twisty, narrow, backwoods road near the Chesapeake. Maryland Route 423 was first paved in 1933. The 1939 Maryland state highway map shows MD 423 marked along its present course

Randy D, excellent work as always, my friend. :tiphat:

wow this thread is awesome! videos too!! way to go Randy!

Very awesome job on this Randy and shado this is exactly what I was looking for now I have alot of driving enjoyment to experience thanks for all the options guys great job again.

The Reisterstown Road Test Drive Loop
Owings Mills, MD

map: https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=G...via=1,2,3&z=14

Distance: ~ 7 miles
Road Condition: Excellent, but two speed humps
Lined: Yes
Posted speed Limit: 30
Speed Enforcement: usually near the red light
Traffic: moderate

Comments: fun twisty, narrow, backwoods road near a ton of car dealerships on Reisterstown Rd in Owings Mills. The Mini dealership there is the largest in the country, and they take people on this road for the test drive. I tested my STI there before buying it, too. But be careful and considerate. This is a residential area with some speed enforcement, a few stop signs around blind corners, and at least one corner that is too sharp for its posted speed. It is incredible fun, but be careful.

I don't have a video yet, but I may go out and get one this summer.

make sure and invite me :)

Should we have one on a Sunday??:tiphat:

Gonna try driving from Ridge Rd to River Rd and then back down Race Rd to test out my PSS tomorrow.

You could do that on the beltway...:ughdance:

im soooo serious duuuuuude!:roflpuke2::roflpuke2::roflpuke2: