Best Motorcycle Rides in the US for 2024 | Part 1

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  • What are the best motorcycle rides in the US for 2024? GreatMotorcycleRoads.com presents the best motorcycle rides in America for 2024! In this video we count down the Top 10 motorcycle roads in the United States of America (from number 10 to 6 list). Be sure to check out Part 2 for the roundup of the Top 5 rides!
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    0:00 - INTRO
    1:23 - PIG TRAIL
    3:13 - CA HWY 36
    5:22 - MAD RIVER LOOP
    7:00 - AZ RTE 89, 89A
    8:33 - N CASCADES HWY
    What are the best motorcycle rides near me in the United States? These are the top ten motorcycle road trips in America! We'll cover what it’s like to motorcycle the N Cascades Highway on US-20, and the great motorcycle ride through Sedona on Arizona 89 and Arizona 89A. Check out the best motorcycle route in TX on the River Road motorcycle ride, featuring Texas routes FM170 near Big Bend Ranch State Park. Experience what it's like to motorcycle the Pig Trail Scenic Byway which is one of the best motorcycle roads in the Southeast US. The best hidden gem motorcycle road in California Hwy 36, CA-36 is a great motorcycle ride in California. the mad River Loop is a scenic motorcycle road in New England. It features Vermont Scenic Rout 100 and Vermont Route 17 which is a fun road to motorcycle!
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    DISCLAIMER: All of these motorcycle routes, riding tips, and recommendations are based on our opinions alone and are only for entertainment purposes. We are not responsible for any route changes or detours. We assume no liability for decisions made as a result of the information provided here. You are still completely responsible for your decisions, your actions, and your safety. Riding a motorcycle can be potentially very dangerous, and should be done with extreme caution.

Komentáře • 112

  • @GreatMotorcycleRoads
    @GreatMotorcycleRoads  Před měsícem +2

    Join us on Patreon to unlock more features including Google maps showing where every route is located in the state, GPX files for each route, exclusive routes for each state as well as Alaska, Hawaii and Canada and exclusive videos!
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  • @SmittyAZ
    @SmittyAZ Před 5 měsíci +10

    In Arizona: Also check out the Salt River Canyon ride. Globe to Show Low HWY 60.
    The 89 / 89a can get jammed packed with tourists.

  • @justbeingmybestbob
    @justbeingmybestbob Před 6 měsíci +8

    Everytime I watch one of your videos, my 'bucket' list gets just a bit longer. Thank you for all the great tips on great rides. Happy New Year to you and all of your team!!

  • @funkingfuss9724
    @funkingfuss9724 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Been using Your website for the past 10 years. Mostly in Central Florida. Not a World Renown Motorcycle Road Mecca. But You Have Shown me some amazing hidden Gems. Can't Thank You Enough. Have to admit, I use you on car trips. Don't tell my Wife. She Thinks I find These Awsome Roads on my own. Best Website for Bike Rides I have found. Thanks for what you do.

  • @remiobamwonyi4703
    @remiobamwonyi4703 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Great video as always! I think the Washington route is my favourite…breathtaking views!

  • @user-hs8su2xz6q
    @user-hs8su2xz6q Před 4 měsíci +2

    Your lists are always useful! Especially the ability to plug them right in on a larger map. I've done that many times. Also, I had a Diamond Motorcycle seat installed on my bike. I highly recommend their quality and service. Just excellent.

  • @johnauvin
    @johnauvin Před měsícem +2

    Nice job. Good ideas for rides. 👍

  • @wendelborges7746
    @wendelborges7746 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Hi, man ! I’m from Brazil. All rides are amazing ! Congrats for video !

  • @elgringoec
    @elgringoec Před 5 měsíci +5

    Pretty much any rural hilly/mountainous road is good for motorcycling. The best ones are the ones you get to ride.

  • @Rickmac22
    @Rickmac22 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Awesome list and thanks for a great website resource for finding bucket list trails!

  • @del5.0
    @del5.0 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Happy New Year Seth, Thanks for all the videos and info you put up on your channel. It is very helpful.
    Ride Safe.

  • @lukefish7562
    @lukefish7562 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Woohoo!
    🏍️💨
    Thanks for the info!

  • @hudsonhollow
    @hudsonhollow Před 6 měsíci +13

    Don't forget Beartooth! Montana/Wyoming, and the San Juan Skyway, Colorado. My favorites!

    • @NoraaSnave
      @NoraaSnave Před 6 měsíci +1

      Those were both listed on the best of '23 and '22 I believe.. he didn't forget about them. Just spreading the good word of some other lesser knowns

    • @docracer7519
      @docracer7519 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I have done the San Juan Skyway twice in the last 2 years, one time doing it as a loop with the $1 Million Highway, and also think it is a great one.

    • @GreatMotorcycleRoads
      @GreatMotorcycleRoads  Před 6 měsíci

      Indeed, those are amazing roads!

  • @ghassang2074
    @ghassang2074 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Astonishing content ❤

  • @jimweagant8920
    @jimweagant8920 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video. Happy New Year

  • @TheGoocherLee
    @TheGoocherLee Před 16 dny +1

    Everyone knows Hwy 29 "The Dragon's Tail, but as a local, I know getting there is just as fun. From the intersection of Hwy 28 and Hwy 11 in West Union, SC up to the Dragons Tail (along Hwy 28) is motorcycle gold the whole way. And if you want a different route back, take a tour through Tellico Plains, The Cherohala Skyway through Robbinsville down to Wayah Rd and on down 76 to War Woman Road back onto 28 south to West Union. Back in the early 2000's me and a group of Honda Magna owners would do this twice a year all in a single day. The area has grown up a bit since then, so now it might take 2 days to accomplish, but certainly well worth the ride. Us locals call this loop the Dragon's Breath since it incorporates the Dragon's Tail as well as all the area twisties. Also nearby is the Blue Ridge Parkway and there are so many routes to create in this are where SC, NC, TN, & GA meet

    • @GreatMotorcycleRoads
      @GreatMotorcycleRoads  Před 15 dny +1

      That’s some great info, we’re gonna look into that!

    • @TheGoocherLee
      @TheGoocherLee Před 13 dny

      My apologies, it's not hwy 76 south from Franklin after Wayah road, it's hwy 23 south to Clayton, GA where you pick up War Woman Road back to hwy 28. Some of us who were tired by this point in the day ride would take the easier (yet still fun) hwy 76 from Clayton back towards West Union.

  • @filmworld8530
    @filmworld8530 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hoping to do a ride in the future on those roads.

  • @OSOFLHP
    @OSOFLHP Před 5 měsíci +1

    As a native Californian I may be biased but ca has some awesome scenery, mountain ranges that run all through the state, costal, desert and alpine regions give the state a year round season, Arizona Nevada Utah close by when you feel the need to really stretch your legs.

  • @dannysmith9882
    @dannysmith9882 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is a very well researched and produced channel. You deserve a much larger following and I expect you will have it soon. My favorite thing to do is to road trip to epic roads, so your website is endlessly entertaining to me, Im glad I found it. Thank you.

  • @docracer7519
    @docracer7519 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I did a solo ride around North America last year, riding various routes on published Top 10 lists - including the Pig Trail and North Cascades that you mentioned. They were both on my trip's Tops list. Looking forward to the next part of your series, because I am guessing that you will include more routes that I rode and are also on my Top 10.

  • @Ride_0n
    @Ride_0n Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great list! I've ridden many on it- Pig Trail, CA36, AZ89/89A and Cascades. Guess I need to make it to Vermont so I can collect the entire set!

  • @lrh411
    @lrh411 Před 21 dnem +1

    Great channel, come see us in Tennessee. ;-)

  • @johnnash4797
    @johnnash4797 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Route 12 south of Torrey UT to Zion. Very picturesque indeed

  • @pascalmonier4642
    @pascalmonier4642 Před 5 měsíci +1

    #8 Vt, one road to do is Smuglers Notch in Stowe, by passing threw Stowe, you will climb a twisty hill between very large stones on route 108 but the other way is not as nice and have very hard descent.

  • @faronl33
    @faronl33 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Just some FYI if you are riding north cascades highway take warm cloths, even in the summer it may be 75 deg. in seattle or mt vernon but in the mountains it could be 40 deg. There are also some great riding roads going off this route. Baker lake road and others.

  • @dawnmathis2659
    @dawnmathis2659 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Check out the triple nickel in Ohio, better than the dragon.

  • @mdsable
    @mdsable Před 6 měsíci +2

    I am lucky enough to be able to ride the North Cascades 3 - 4 times a year. the best part is between Rockport and Pateros or Okanagan, I have also ridden route 36 in California. That road will give a workout. I rode this route at the end of a day long ride and by the time I hit the coast my wrist were sore, great problem to have. Time to start planning for 2024, Thx for the great ideas.

    • @GreatMotorcycleRoads
      @GreatMotorcycleRoads  Před 6 měsíci

      Right on, thanks. Good tips!

    • @harleyhawk7959
      @harleyhawk7959 Před 5 měsíci +1

      live in Yelm, rode hwy 12 to Yakima, 82 to Ellensburg, and 97 up and over to Winthrop. 20 out to Whidbey Island, ferry over to Port Townsend, 101 back home. stopped and watched the wildlife at Diablo dam.

  • @TimCB900F
    @TimCB900F Před 5 měsíci +1

    I've seen that dude with the Green Honda out on California HWY 36!

  • @dondavidson3440
    @dondavidson3440 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Don’t overlook the Iron Mountain highway in the lovely Black Hills of SD!

  • @jrkat
    @jrkat Před 6 měsíci +2

    Have done all these in the west

  • @duncanidaho84
    @duncanidaho84 Před 5 měsíci +2

    If you are going to ride California 36 considering making it a 2 day'er.
    CA36, CA299,CA3 A16(Platina Rd),. Do a figure 8 Arcata, Douglas City,Platina,Redding,Hayfork,Carlotta.
    Put you big girl panties on.😁

  • @timandrew1091
    @timandrew1091 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Upper State, NY, head over to VT, then NH, then Maine. Take the boat w/ your bike out of Yarmouth to Nova Scotia ..... 32 mile Kangamaugus highway in NH.

  • @UncleWally3
    @UncleWally3 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Very well done. The only thing I’d add is advice as to when to best ride these best roads, especially when to avoid foreseeable nasty weather and heavy tourism traffic.

  • @2bad1
    @2bad1 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I live in Arkansas and ride the pig trail several times a year and don’t get it there are much better roads in Arkansas.

    • @countryjoe3551
      @countryjoe3551 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Ssshhhhhhhhhhhhssssssssss...........don't let out the secrets. We don't need any of our roads to turn into circuses like the Tail of the Dragon.

  • @timandrew1091
    @timandrew1091 Před 5 měsíci

    Top 3rd of Vermont is unreal... 101 covered bridges. Rt 22-A, and yes, take a right on 17

  • @motolaxin2514
    @motolaxin2514 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great suggestions for the new year! You mentioned that a great road is one that you are willing to travel half of the country to get to. I am curious how you get to these roads. Do you (1) ride there, (2) trailer the motorcycle, or (3) fly and rent? Curious how you get to those far away roads.

    • @GreatMotorcycleRoads
      @GreatMotorcycleRoads  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Good question! Under 24 hour drive I will tow a motorcycle. Other than that some I know will fly out ✈️ then rent a bike

    • @motolaxin2514
      @motolaxin2514 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Since I don't have a cruiser, I don't ride to very many roads. I usually trailer my motorcycle. However, I have rented as well. I bet you could get a rental place to rent you bikes for free if you added some promo for them on your videos. Maybe they would even chip in some for your airfare? Might be a good way to see different places on someone else's dime. 😉
      Thanks for the videos. Love your content!

    • @GreatMotorcycleRoads
      @GreatMotorcycleRoads  Před 5 měsíci +1

      That’s a great idea, thank you!

    • @elgringoec
      @elgringoec Před 5 měsíci

      Just ride there. Don't even have to cross international borders for these. I can see flying and renting if talking another continent.

  • @LPOneThree
    @LPOneThree Před 4 měsíci +1

    Someone I know that rides A LOT! says CA HWY 36 is better than Tail of the Dragon

  • @shaggyrogers7847
    @shaggyrogers7847 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Tail of the Dragon has become too crowded in recent years for me. Nice to see a list for some other venues to try.

  • @Swinaz.garden
    @Swinaz.garden Před 5 měsíci

    1:28

  • @gregwilson5393
    @gregwilson5393 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Highway 36 is motorcycle nirvana.

  • @humes4545
    @humes4545 Před 5 měsíci +1

    What about The Tail of the Dragon in Tennessee/North Carolina ?

  • @paulwojnar2291
    @paulwojnar2291 Před 5 měsíci +1

    PA Rte 44

  • @CWdirtbiker
    @CWdirtbiker Před 6 měsíci

    I tried looking at the North Cascades route on Google maps, but since the pass on the route is closed for winter, Google maps doesn't show it as a through road right now. Does anyone know how to turn off road closures on Google maps, as I would still like to do some route planning for next summer & will be going on roads that are closed now, but will open up in late spring.

  • @murrismiller2312
    @murrismiller2312 Před 4 měsíci

    this video all but skipped the East Coast.... THANKS - I PREFER IT that way !!!

  • @savannahbanana6078
    @savannahbanana6078 Před 3 měsíci

    A

  • @HMarcLewis
    @HMarcLewis Před 5 měsíci

    You list RATTLESNAKE PASS as one of the best m/c roads in Washington. However, it isn't called that. It is known as THE RATTLESNAKE GRADE. There is no pass there.

  • @jimanders9971
    @jimanders9971 Před 5 měsíci

    Riding season? Lololol.

  • @martystalnaker1476
    @martystalnaker1476 Před 5 měsíci

    Social media ruins everything!

  • @Rpm68
    @Rpm68 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Talk about hitting the ground running, lol 2024 is the year we must get out and see our free country 🇺🇲, it could be close to one of the last we have✌️

  • @billbonu1639
    @billbonu1639 Před 7 dny

    I love my fjr.I love riding my fjr, however I'm not able to where I live in South Between the soft ground and crooked politicians we have to have the worst roads in America! I've ridden on better roads in 3rd world countries.literally.I don't even take it out anymore unless it's to creep to a freeway and get out of the state and depending on which freeway it might get destroyed before you make it out of state.the roads around are brutal on street bikes!three words,pot holes,buckles.nothing enjoyable about hitting a 4x4 post laying across the road every 100 feet or so which is what the buckled up roads are like or having your front wheel fall off in a 5 gallon bucket out of the clear blue at 60 mph which iswhat the pot holes are like.ALL roads around here have one or the other,some have both.ive been through 3 front wheels on my klr in two years because they were bent beyond repair.the t7 so far has been the only bike to withstand the abuse so far.when I take the fjr out I spend more time screaming and cursing when my teeth get jarred out of my head every two minutes than it's worth.Iwould highly advise anyone riding anything besides a durable dual sport or something to go around Louisiana all together if you care about your bike and are trying to enjoy the ride.they dont deserve one red cent from motorcycle tourism if they cant do any better than this!!

  • @thezmanz28
    @thezmanz28 Před 6 měsíci +20

    Pig Trail is one of the top ten overrated roads in America.

    • @3krazy
      @3krazy Před 5 měsíci +2

      Yes it’s nice, but I have been on better road in Tennessee that aren’t recognized

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      @parkerknowsbest9727 Před 2 měsíci

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  • @OwnThe24
    @OwnThe24 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Your lists are always useful! Especially the ability to plug them right in on a larger map. I've done that many times. Also, I had a Diamond Motorcycle seat installed on my bike. I highly recommend their quality and service. Just excellent.

    • @GreatMotorcycleRoads
      @GreatMotorcycleRoads  Před 5 měsíci

      Right on thanks for the comment! Diamond is working on a seat for my R 1200 R, can’t wait!