Mid-Atlantic: Excellent Roads Bucket List

eastwest2300 · 10-23-2011, 09:54 PM

Randy, you've driven all these roads? Thats a whole lotta driving..

RandyD · 10-23-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Randy, you've driven all these roads? Thats a whole lotta driving..

Yeah... i did 5 hours today

several I did before I had the camera.. so now I have a mini mission to go back and grab dash cam views of the rest. (The reservoir was on shado's cruise - awesome) - also, there are plenty that don't make the cut... these are in general the best roads I can find - I typically run them each direction too - to see which is better

eastwest2300 · 10-23-2011, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyD

Yeah... i did 5 hours today

several I did before I had the camera.. so now I have a mini mission to go back and grab dash cam views of the rest. (The reservoir was on shado's cruise - awesome) - also, there are plenty that don't make the cut... these are in general the best roads I can find - I typically run them each direction too - to see which is better

Nice! You are the man..

Somberlaine · 10-24-2011, 10:12 AM

Great job, Randy. you are the man x2!

RandyD · 10-24-2011, 03:57 PM

Crest Hill Road
Fauquier County

map: http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Cr...a=mrv&t=h&z=12

Distance: ~ 16.5 miles
Road Condition: Excellent
Lined: Yes
Posted speed Limit: 45
Speed Enforcement: low
Traffic: Light - Moderate

Comments: Crest Hill is aslightly more mainstream road than the rest in this neighborhood... but still a great connector, and very pretty.

brian0128 · 10-24-2011, 05:56 PM

I like this thread already! Getting ready to head down to Skyline drive on Thursday to check out the leaves.

eastwest2300 · 10-24-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by brian0128

I like this thread already! Getting ready to head down to Skyline drive on Thursday to check out the leaves.

Nice... take pics and a video if you can.

brian0128 · 10-28-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyD

Skyline Drive (North Section)

map: Skyline Dr to Unknown road - Google Maps

Distance: ~ 30 miles
Road Condition: Excellent
Lined: Yes
Posted speed Limit: 35
Speed Enforcement: high
Traffic: light to heavy (depending on time of year)

Comments: Stunning scenery. Heavily enforced speed limits. Still worth the visit. Check out this thread for a review of one of our cruises there.

I wasn't able to go on Thursday. The gf and I are going to go in the morning. Drive out and get breakfast on the way. Might even see some flurries!

poorazn · 10-28-2011, 10:39 PM

awesome job randy. Do you have any rating system? I'd like to run your top 10

RandyD · 10-29-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by poorazn

awesome job randy. Do you have any rating system? I'd like to run your top 10

I'll add my very favorites on the first post - good idea...
Also, happy to have anyone else contribute their favorites...

takjak2 · 10-29-2011, 10:23 AM

I discovered Hampton Road (647) near D.C. It has a few outlets, but is very twisty with quick elevation changes and is right in Lorton.

I posted this in Nashville thread recently, but it deserves more exposure:
MotorcycleRoads.US - Great roads in the US for motorcyclists, sports car drivers, tourists, and other travelers

RandyD · 10-29-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by takjak2

I discovered Hampton Road (647) near D.C. It has a few outlets, but is very twisty with quick elevation changes and is right in Lorton.

I posted this in Nashville thread recently, but it deserves more exposure:
MotorcycleRoads.US - Great roads in the US for motorcyclists, sports car drivers, tourists, and other travelers

nice site - glad to see many of my picks are on that list as well.

RandyD · 10-29-2011, 11:27 AM

Hampton Road
Fairfax County

map: VA-647/Hampton Rd to VA-647/Hampton Rd - Google Maps

mini-route I followed:
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=VA...a=1,2&t=h&z=13

Distance: ~ 4.5 miles
Road Condition: Good. Pretty bumpy - and some potholes.
Lined: Yes
Posted speed Limit: 35
Speed Enforcement: Light
Traffic: Light - Moderate

Comments: It has a few outlets, but is very twisty with quick elevation changes and is right in Lorton. (takjak2)
When I ran it, i was concerned about all the driveways that opened up on to the road, had to keep it pretty slow. The scenery was nice, and it is certainly close in.

This vid is of the tail end of Hampton... notice the idiot who is on the wrong side of the road as I turn the corner (at :50) ... (I prefer a road with nobody on it)

eastwest2300 · 10-29-2011, 11:12 PM

Randy, you're a BEAST!

ValidusVentus · 10-30-2011, 10:55 AM

This road in midwestern VA is extremely fun for those who like twisties, and is a 10 minute drive from 64, I make a point of running it a few times every time I drive home. I have never seen a cop on it and according to the gas station attendant at one end of it they turn around at the south end of it because thats the county line. Enjoy

10-23-2011, 09:54 PM	#31 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,963 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Randy, you've driven all these roads? Thats a whole lotta driving.. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

10-24-2011, 03:57 PM	#35 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	Crest Hill Road Fauquier County map: http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Cr...a=mrv&t=h&z=12 Distance: ~ 16.5 miles Road Condition: Excellent Lined: Yes Posted speed Limit: 45 Speed Enforcement: low Traffic: Light - Moderate Comments: Crest Hill is aslightly more mainstream road than the rest in this neighborhood... but still a great connector, and very pretty. Last edited by RandyD; 10-24-2011 at 04:08 PM.

10-29-2011, 10:23 AM	#41 (permalink)
takjak2 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 1,922 Drives: Legit Racecar 370Z Rep Power: 142	I discovered Hampton Road (647) near D.C. It has a few outlets, but is very twisty with quick elevation changes and is right in Lorton. I posted this in Nashville thread recently, but it deserves more exposure: MotorcycleRoads.US - Great roads in the US for motorcyclists, sports car drivers, tourists, and other travelers __________________ Mods \| Stuff \| Things \| Seat Time \| Nismo facebook.com/TeamSparrowSpeed

10-29-2011, 11:27 AM	#43 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	Hampton Road Fairfax County map: VA-647/Hampton Rd to VA-647/Hampton Rd - Google Maps mini-route I followed: http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=VA...a=1,2&t=h&z=13 Distance: ~ 4.5 miles Road Condition: Good. Pretty bumpy - and some potholes. Lined: Yes Posted speed Limit: 35 Speed Enforcement: Light Traffic: Light - Moderate Comments: It has a few outlets, but is very twisty with quick elevation changes and is right in Lorton. (takjak2) When I ran it, i was concerned about all the driveways that opened up on to the road, had to keep it pretty slow. The scenery was nice, and it is certainly close in. This vid is of the tail end of Hampton... notice the idiot who is on the wrong side of the road as I turn the corner (at :50) ... (I prefer a road with nobody on it) Last edited by RandyD; 10-30-2011 at 02:53 PM.

10-29-2011, 11:12 PM	#44 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,963 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Randy, you're a BEAST! __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

10-24-2011, 10:12 AM	#34 (permalink)
Somberlaine Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 242 Drives: 2016 Golf R Rep Power: 14	Great job, Randy. you are the man x2!

10-24-2011, 05:56 PM	#36 (permalink)
brian0128 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crofton, MD Posts: 249 Drives: 09 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 14	I like this thread already! Getting ready to head down to Skyline drive on Thursday to check out the leaves.

10-28-2011, 10:39 PM	#39 (permalink)
poorazn Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DC Posts: 176 Drives: 11 370Z BC M6 Sprt Rep Power: 14	awesome job randy. Do you have any rating system? I'd like to run your top 10

10-30-2011, 10:55 AM	#45 (permalink)
ValidusVentus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 400 Drives: #18 Z34 Rep Power: 23	This road in midwestern VA is extremely fun for those who like twisties, and is a 10 minute drive from 64, I make a point of running it a few times every time I drive home. I have never seen a cop on it and according to the gas station attendant at one end of it they turn around at the south end of it because thats the county line. Enjoy __________________ Mods: Dedicated caged track car, lots of things. \|\|\| Valkyrie Autosport \|\|\| Last edited by ValidusVentus; 10-30-2011 at 11:02 AM.

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