Routes
US Route 33
Elkins, WV
80-mile route from Elkins eastward with steep elevation changes and peg-scraping twists through Monongahela National Forest.
US-33 stretches 80 miles from Elkins in West Virginia eastward toward the Virginia border, gaining rapid elevation through steep switchbacks and sustained curves. The road passes Seneca Rocks, a 900-foot rock formation, before continuing into Virginia through the George Washington National Forest.
Riders encounter peg-scraping action with relentless turns for extended stretches, including 180-degree hairpins on 9% grades. The route delivers sharp turns and few straight-aways, with steep elevation changes and mountain vistas defining the experience.
This road is consistently ranked among West Virginia's motorcycle destinations for its combination of technical difficulty and scenic value.
The Route
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- Elkins
- Seneca Rocks area
The Ride
Steep elevation changes and peg-scraping twists; sharp turns and few straight-aways; relentless mountain-side switchbacks; 180-degree hairpins on 9% grades
Rider Stops Near This Route
Dealers, bars and campgrounds from our atlas near this route's home base — real distances, not ads.
Bars & Saloons
Smoke on the Water
Bars & Saloons
Big Timber Brewing
Campgrounds
Smokey Bottom Campground
Bars & Saloons
Jabberwock
Bars & Saloons
Jimbo's Place
Bars & Saloons
Oxley House | Cocktail Bar & Restaurant
Bars & Saloons
Oxley House | Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Bars & Saloons
Big Timber Brewing Company
Bars & Saloons
Fox Hops Brewery
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