Motorcycle Touring
Sweeping curves and awe-inspiring vistas along this 469-mile route secure the Parkway’s reputation as one of the best touring roads in the United States. Popular side trips like Tail of the Dragon in the North Carolina Smokies and Diamondback, just off the Parkway near Little Switzerland, make for miles of memorable rides. Southwest Virginia boasts some fun runs on routes like Claw of the Dragon, Turkey Strut and Possum Run before you head into the Roanoke Valley portion of the Parkway. If that isn’t enough mileage, extend your journey on the 100-mile Skyline Drive through Shenandoah National Park.
Photo by William A. Bake. Courtesy Blue Ridge Parkway Association