Graham Zahoruiko, a motorcycle enthusiast for many years, discusses six of the best road trips to take via motorcycle in the fall.

1. 6 Best Fall
Motorcycle
Roadtrips
B Y G R A H A M Z A H O R U I K O
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2. Once the heat
of summer
subsides,
what better way to celebrate than
taking a long, easy drive through
the changing leaves? The United
States boasts a number of
beautiful, scenic routes to travel
by motorcycle and take in the
sites of changing leaves across
the nation. Here are a few to
explore.

3. Pig Trail Scenic Byway
(Arkansas)
Named one of the top motorcycle rides in the U.S., this ride goes north
from Clarksville to Oark. While the scenic route of the southern ride is
noteworthy, the byway likely gets its name — and its reputation — from
the wild twists and turns the road takes; one theory is that the road is
reminiscent of a pig’s coiled tail, and it takes you through tunnels of
trees that are sure to impress.

4. Skyline Drive
(Georgia)
Contained within Shenandoah
National Park, Skyline Drive takes
about three hours to travel.
Though this road has a low speed
limit, appreciating the nature and
wildlife like deer and black bears
is worth the sacrifice.

5. M O D E R N P S Y C H O L O G Y
Tunnel of
Trees
(Michigan)
Fall is the best time to travel this
route, as you can embark on
what’s known as the M119 Color
Tour, where the trees that crowd
the highway are bright with
autumn colors. You’ll catch
glimpses of the shoreline and
pass through quaint towns as you
travel, and the scenic journey is a
memorable one.

6. Cherohala Skyway
(Tennessee and North
Carolina)
Stretching more than 40 miles, this wide
mountainous road provides an enjoyable ride with a
view. It cuts through a forest which, at its peak, is
awash with color. With low temperatures and
minimal rainfall, autumn proves to be an ideal time
to travel this route.

7. Blue Ridge
Parkway
(Virginia and
North
Carolina)
With over 450 miles of roadway,
the parkway provides an ample
territory to explore. The rocky
mountainside and vast wildlife
offer a variety of sights to take in,
and when you’re not enjoying the
scenic overlooks, feel free to stop
at the Smoky Mountain Harley
Davidson, or one of the vehicle
museums along the way.

8. Kettle
Moraine
Scenic
Drive
(Wisconsin)
Crossing from Elkhart Lake to
Whitewater Lake, this route extends over
100 miles north to south through
multiple counties. Along the drive are
plenty of opportunities to enjoy the
journey by hiking, fishing, camping, or
visiting historical sites.