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hether you prefer to get your kicks on two wheels or four, our Appalachian Backroads will satisfy your adventurous spirit with 14 vetted routes that wind and twist from the valleys to the ridges. When you're ready to ride, here's where to go for challenging roads and some of the most breathtaking scenery anywhere. BACK OF THE DRAGON Welcome to 438 curves and 32 miles of the most exciting and technical roads you will ever ride - the Back of the Dragon. You'll find unmatched beauty and riding enjoyment on Virginia's State Route 16, the two-lane ribbon over three mountain ranges between Tazewell and Marion.
BLACK SNAKE The route from Appalachia, Virginia to Cumberland, Kentucky takes you across Black Mountain, the highest point in Kentucky. Aptly named Black Snake, the twists and turns on this route will remind you of the serpent for which it is named.
BOOTLEGGER Running illegal moonshine on the Appalachian Backroads at one time flourished in the Heart of Appalachia.
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IN THE RUGGED MOUNTAINS ACROSS THE HEART OF APPALACHIA ARE MORE THAN 1,500 THRILL-INDUCING MILES OF HEART-POUNDING EXCITEMENT. Mountain folks used their knowledge of the curvy backroads to elude pesky revenuers. The Bootlegger takes you on a wild, 145-mile journey that you’re sure to enjoy!
CORKSCREW Corkscrew-like curves lead you to stunning overlooks at Breaks Interstate Park. Also known as the Grand Canyon of the South, the gorge boasts incredible views all along the scenic Russell Fork River.
DANIEL BOONE Follow in the footsteps of early pioneers through Virginia's westernmost region. Make stops at Wilderness Road State Park and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park as you ride through history, taking the route that early settlers once trudged across as they opened up settlement in the west.
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