Best Destinations For Harley® Road Trip

From the twists and curves of the best motorcycle roads in the United States, to those around the world, we have compiled a list of five must-travel destinations for rebellious and adventure-loving Harley-Davidson® riders. (1) Below, we have included some of the best routes for H-D® road trips, based on Travel Channel (1) and National Geographic. (2)

Within the U.S. :

1. Pacific Coast Highway, Carmel to Morro Bay (California):

Get your dose of breathtaking scenery as you travel the fogbound Big Sur section of California’s coastal highway, which offers such treasures as seal-covered beaches, crashing surf, and impressive redwood forests filled with towering trees. The road also offers its fair share of curves. Be sure to dress warm on your voyage, and avoid summer weekends. (2)

2. Peak to Peak Highway (Colorado):

Less than 60 miles long, but still a worthwhile journey, this road offers sensational twists along a beautiful backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, glacier-cut valleys, dense forests, and alpine meadows. According to National Geographic, you’ll have to go through Clear Lake Canyon Park to reach Highway 119, which is where your Peak to Peak adventure begins. Keep an eye out for moose and elk. (2)

3. Tail of the Dragon (North Carolina and Tennessee):

Mentioned by both Travel Channel and National Geographic, U.S. 129 is a famous road that borders the Great Smoky Mountains and the Cherokee National Forest. (3) At the state line of North Carolina and Tennessee, this legendary route will provide you with a whopping 318 tight curves and twists in just 11 miles, which is best left to experienced riders. (1)

Touring Overseas:

4. Mae Hong Son Loop (Thailand):

Take a trip to southeast Asia and ride through Mae Hong Son Loop, where you will find more than 1,000 hairpin turns and intense curves as you make your way through Thailand’s beautiful countryside featuring mountains, waterfalls, villages, temples and caves. (1)

5. Christchurch to the Coast (New Zealand) :

Picturesque mountains, dramatic fjords, and scenic beaches are some of the things you will spot as your ride along this path. Perfect for those of you that enjoy relative solitude, away from home. (1)

If you're preparing for an upcoming road trip within the U.S. or overseas, don’t forget to contact Adamec Harley-Davidson® of Baymeadows, Orange Park, Regency and St. Augustine today for general tips on how to make the best of your motorcycle touring experience. (4)