Best Motorcycle Rides in the US for 2024

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.

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@GreatMotorcycleRoads 2 ай бұрын

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@SmittyAZ 6 ай бұрын

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.

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

those are great roads indeed!

@TheMydarlingmina 2 ай бұрын

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@lrh411 Ай бұрын

Absolutely! Or Show Low into Reserve, NM through Alpine.

@justbeingmybestbob 6 ай бұрын

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!!

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@funkingfuss9724 6 ай бұрын

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.

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@johnauvin 2 ай бұрын

Nice job. Good ideas for rides. 👍

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@wendelborges7746 6 ай бұрын

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

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

@remiobamwonyi4703 6 ай бұрын

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

@del5.0 6 ай бұрын

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

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

You got it, thank you for watching and your comments!

@lukefish7562 6 ай бұрын

Woohoo! 🏍️💨 Thanks for the info!

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

You got it, thanks for watching!

@jimweagant8920 6 ай бұрын

Great video. Happy New Year

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Rickmac22 6 ай бұрын

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

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

You bet thanks for watching!

@user-hs8su2xz6q 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

That’s great to hear, thank you for the comment!

@ghassang2074 6 ай бұрын

Astonishing content ❤

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Glad youre enjoying it!

@elgringoec 6 ай бұрын

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

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

@hudsonhollow 6 ай бұрын

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

@NoraaSnave 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Indeed, those are amazing roads!

@TheGoocherLee Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@TheGoocherLee Ай бұрын

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.

@dannysmith9882 4 ай бұрын

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.

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback, much appreciated!

@docracer7519 6 ай бұрын

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.

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Right on, thanks for watching!

@filmworld8530 2 ай бұрын

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

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 2 ай бұрын

Right on!

@Ride_0n 6 ай бұрын

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!

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@OSOFLHP 6 ай бұрын

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.

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Exactly love the roads in the west!

@birdmanf16 3 күн бұрын

Most all east to west oriented secondary roads in Cali are epic. Hwy 36 is amazing! Also try 395 south from pendleton oregon to Burns or. Another great stretch. In fact, most all of 395 is worth a ride for long trips!

@lrh411 Ай бұрын

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

@GreatMotorcycleRoads Ай бұрын

Yes, planning on it!

@pascalmonier4642 5 ай бұрын

#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.

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 5 ай бұрын

Good tip that’s a cool road for sure!

@faronl33 6 ай бұрын

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.

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Good tips thanks!

@mdsable 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Right on, thanks. Good tips!

@harleyhawk7959 6 ай бұрын

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.

@dawnmathis2659 6 ай бұрын

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

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

That’s a great one!

@dondavidson3440 6 ай бұрын

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

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

love that one!

@TimCB900F 6 ай бұрын

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

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Yes sir! Great footage 📸🏍️

@jrkat 6 ай бұрын

Have done all these in the west

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Right on!

@duncanidaho84 6 ай бұрын

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.😁

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Nice, thanks for the route recommendation!

@timandrew1091 6 ай бұрын

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

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@timandrew1091 6 ай бұрын

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.

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Love those roads

@johnnash4797 5 ай бұрын

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

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 5 ай бұрын

That’s a great road indeed!

@birdmanf16 3 күн бұрын

Richfield ut all the way to Blanding on hwy 24 is amazing as well!

@motolaxin2514 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

That’s a great idea, thank you!

@elgringoec 6 ай бұрын

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

@LPOneThree 5 ай бұрын

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

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 5 ай бұрын

Much longer and less busy!

@CWdirtbiker 6 ай бұрын

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.

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Good question, not sure about that

@mikeglidewell151 5 ай бұрын

Set your departure date to a summertime date

@gregwilson5393 6 ай бұрын

Highway 36 is motorcycle nirvana.

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

exactly!

@humes4545 6 ай бұрын

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

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Excellent road! In our previous video

@patrickguseman5219 2 ай бұрын

Just remember that there is more than the Dragons to ride ❤😊

@patrickguseman5219 2 ай бұрын

Just remember that there is more to ride than the Dragons ❤😊

@Swinaz.garden 6 ай бұрын

1:28

@2bad1 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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.

@paulwojnar2291 6 ай бұрын

PA Rte 44

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Doing a Pennsylvania video soon!

@paulwojnar2291 6 ай бұрын

@@GreatMotorcycleRoads awesome will be watching One more to mention Pa Rte 125. Shamokin, Pa to Ravine, Pa.

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

@@paulwojnar2291 right on, thanks

@savannahbanana6078 4 ай бұрын

@UncleWally3 5 ай бұрын

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.

@jimanders9971 6 ай бұрын

Riding season? Lololol.

@murrismiller2312 5 ай бұрын

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

@shaggyrogers7847 5 ай бұрын

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

@HMarcLewis 6 ай бұрын

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.

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the clarification!

@Rpm68 6 ай бұрын

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✌️

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@billbonu1639 Ай бұрын

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!!

@GreatMotorcycleRoads 22 күн бұрын

OK, we’ll have to watch out next time we ride in Louisiana!

@martystalnaker1476 6 ай бұрын

Social media ruins everything!

@thezmanz28 6 ай бұрын

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

@3krazy 6 ай бұрын

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

@parkerknowsbest9727 3 ай бұрын

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