New Riding West Virginia Website

[pnoman]

ADDED: Second Beckley Loop

OK, I'm starting to get the hang of this GMaps-Pedometer mapmaker program. I laid out a 2-day, 500-mile loop from Beckley north/east through Babcock SP, Cranberry Glades/Highland Scenic Drive, Marlinton, Cass, Green Bank, Spruce Knob, Germany Valley, Smoke Hole, camping at Seneca Rocks (end of Day1), then starting Day 2 with Harman, Davis/ Blackwater Falls, Thomas, Parsons, Elkins, Huttonsville, Webster Springs, Summersville, New River Gorge Bridge (and old bridge route) then finishing up back in Beckley (with lots of bugs on their teeth from grinning the whole trip).

There is a printable, mile-by-mile guide to show the highlights and major intersections. I hope that proves to be a useful feature, since it takes quite a while to type out.

http://www.ridingwv.com/RidingRoutes.htm Click on Beckley Loop #2

Enjoy. More maps to follow, starting with loops from Seneca Rocks and points north.

[pnoman]

ADDED: Petersburg Loop #1 - A 173-Mile loop north, west, and south of Petersburg. Greenland Gap – a scenic ride through a narrow pass in the ridge, through farmland and alongside a creek, on a narrow but freshly paved road. Then climb Rt 42 from Scherr up to Mt Storm on one of the best mountain rides in WV. In Davis, stop at Blackwater Falls, one of WV’s most recognized landmarks. Enjoy the twisty road from Davis to Parsons, where you take narrow (paved) Rt 72 through the remote back-county for about 20 miles. Stop at Seneca Rocks and climb to the top for a great view. This is another of WV’s most recognized landmarks. Then, head south about 10 miles and climb the narrow, twisty (paved) road up to the summit of Spruce Knob, the highest point in WV. Descend to Judy Gap and ride the twisty Rt 33 up the mountain to the Germany Valley Overlook, one of the best views in the state. Then, explore the famous Smoke Hole Road before returning to Petersburg.

There is a printable, mile-by-mile guide to show the highlights and major intersections. I hope that proves to be a useful feature, since it takes quite a while to type out.

http://www.ridingwv.com/RidingRoutes.htm

Click on Petersburg Loop #1 ** NOTE: the map takes a minute to load - be patient**

More to follow.


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[WVhillbilly]

I've done all that except for Smoke Hole Rd, great ride.

[pnoman]

ADDED: Old Philippi Pike.

This 13-mile back-road goes from Clarksburg partway to Philippi before coming out on Rt 57. Nice old farms and a relaxed, scenic ride after work.

Ride Report: http://www.ridingwv.com/FolderBackro...ilippiPike.htm