Vroom Vroom Riding Maps

For motorcycle riders it is first about the road and second about what’s along the road — things to see, do and especially eat. Riding in the Berkeley Springs area offers the best of all.

The roads twist and turn along ridges and through valleys with a fair share of straightaways. Smooth regular surfaces are commonplace. Traffic is light and drivers attentive. Along the road are spectacular mountain, river and forested views as well as several small towns. There are welcoming places to eat, dance and listen to music. Many downtown business owners from restaurants to movie house to spas are motorcyclists and always ready to give tips on where to find a great ride. Even the sheriff is a Harley man.

As for rules, West Virginia is a helmet-required state.

Johnsons Mill, Troubadour, Glascocks Orchards

Distance: 21 Miles – 45 Minutes to 1 Hour

• Start at Sheetz in Berkeley Springs
• South on Rt. 522 one block to left on Johnsons Mill Road (at Douglas Motors) – 3 miles
• Bear left onto Highland Ridge Road – 3.5 miles
• Stop at Troubadour Restaurant & Bar (after 1 p.m.) to visit Patsy Cline Museum
• Continue on Highland Ridge through Glascocks Orchards for approximately 4 miles
• At the stop sign turn right continuing on highland Ridge for 1 mile
• Right onto Winchester Grade Road for 7 miles
• Right at 522 approximately 2 miles back to town

Low Water Bridge Ride

Distance: 90 Miles – 3 Hours

• From Berkeley Springs 522 N, left on Rt. 9 W, 3.5 miles to Panorama Overlook (view and heritage Trail marker)
• Continue on Rt. 9 W through Great Cacapon (Doris’ Deli), Largent (Stoney Creek Store), enjoy the hills and curves along the Cacapon River
• Bear right staying on Rt. 9 W to Paw Paw (Heritage Trail Marker, Grandma’s Country Kitchen & gas)
• Continue west on Rt. 9 which becomes Rt. 51 as you cross the Potomac River into Maryland (.5 mile on right visit Paw Paw Tunnel – C&O Canal)
• Continue on Rt. 51 for 11 miles
• Left at Old Town sign, right at bottom of the hill
• Left at Green Spring arrow, cross C&O Canal, stop and pay $.25 to cross the Low Water Bridge into West Virginia
• Stay on paved road for .5 mile, follow road, curve to right and cross railroad tracks
• Left on CR1 (toward Rt. 28) – ride through rolling hills and beautiful farmland-6.5 miles to Springfield
• Left at stop sign onto Springfield Pike (CR3) – 6.5 miles of curves, hills, and the south branch ofthe Potomac River
• Straight at stop sign onto Slanesville Pike (CR3) – 7.8 miles of curves and hillsides to Slanesville(gas, cafe, shop on right)
• Left at stop sign onto Rt. 29 N for 4.8 miles
• Left staying on Rt. 29 N toward Paw Paw for 7.5 miles
• Right onto Rt. 9 E for 22 miles returning to Berkeley Springs

See Panorama from the Maryland Side

Distance: 30 Miles – 1 Hour

• From Fairfax and Washington Streets, Berkeley Springs, head north on 522 for 6 miles

• Right at end of bridge (crossing Potomac River) into Hancock, MD and go 1 block

• Right onto Virginia Ave. for 1 block; turn Rt. onto MD 144 W, and go approx. 2 miles

• Left on Willow Road between Red Barns

• Stay on Willow Road (name becomes Deneen) bearing right under bridge (5 miles)

• STOP at Peare Road and enjoy the view! Looking east above the Potomac you will seethe Panorama at the Peak and above it to the right Prospect Peak

• TURN AROUND returning on Deneen (2 miles)

• Right to Sevot crossing bike path to stop sign (3 miles)

• Right onto Round Top Road staying right (3 miles)

• Right at STOP onto 144 E

• Follow signs to 522 South back to Berkeley Springs

River Road Ride

Distance: 25 Miles – 40 Minutes

• From Berkeley Springs, take Rt. 9 E for approximately 9 miles

• Left onto River Road for about 10 miles (stay left at the 3-mile point/stop sign)

• Left onto Rt. 522 S for about 5 miles, back to Berkeley Springs

Round About Morgan County

Distance: 59 Miles – 1-1/2 Hours

• Rt 9 for 20 miles (2 groceries along the way)

• Left onto Rt. 29 S for about 6 miles

• Left onto Gaston Road for ½ mile (one-lane bridge)

• Left onto Rt. 127 E for 10 miles (gas/grocery along the way)

• Left onto Rt. 522 N for 3 miles

• Right onto Reynolds Road (note gas station before turn (for about 5 miles)

• Right on Winchester Grade Road (CR 13) for 14 miles

• Right onto Rt. 522 N and return to Berkeley Springs

Road Kill Café and Sideling Exhibit Center

Distance: 59 Miles – 1-1/2 Hours

• From Fairfax and Washington Streets, Berkeley Springs, head north on Rte. 522 for 6 miles

• Rt. at end of the bridge (crossing Potomac River) into Hancock, MD and go 1 block

• Rt. onto Virginia Ave. for 1 block; turn Rt. onto MD 144 W, and go approx. 8 miles

• Lt. onto McFarland Road (SCENIC BYWAY) for approx. 10 miles

• Rt. onto Mann Road, crossing bridge over Interstate 68, make immediate left after bridge

• Follow Scenic 40 W for 3 miles, stopping at overlook for fantastic view!

• Continue on Scenic 40 W for 3 miles of sharp turns and steep roads

• Rt. onto Green Ridge Road for 3 miles

• At the stop sign, stay right and continue approx. 1.5-2 miles to AMOCO gas and ROAD KILL CAFÉ in Artemas, PA. Enjoy home-cooked mountain food!

• BACKTRACK on Green Ridge Road for 4.5-5 miles

• Lt. onto 40 E for approx. 6 miles

• Rt. onto Orleans Road for .5 miles to Exit onto Interstate 68 E (toward Hancock, MD)

• Go approx. 6 miles and stop at SIDELING HIlL EXHIBIT and enjoy the sights

• Continue on Interstate 68 E for approx. 6 miles

• Take Exit 82a and merge after 1 mile onto 522 S toward Berkeley Springs

• Go 6 miles to downtown Berkeley Springs

Scenic Woods & Rolling Hills

Distance: 83 Miles – 1-1/2-2 Hours

• From Berkeley Springs

• 522 S for about 22 miles (note Ridersville Cycle and Cacapon State Park along the way!)

• Right onto Rt. 127 W for about 3 miles

• Left onto I L Pugh Road for about 1 mile

• Right onto Smoky Hollow Road for about 6 miles

• Right onto Rt. 50 W for 13 miles (pass through a few small communities/gas and food)

• Right onto Rt. 29 N for about 12 miles

• Left on 29 N (toward Paw Paw) for 6 miles

• Right onto Rt. 9 E (toward Berkeley Springs) for about 20 miles