The beautiful colors of fall plus the moderate temperatures, make autumn a wonderful time of year.  Load your saddlebags and hit the road on the back of your bike.  It doesn’t matter whether you are heading out for a weekend adventure, making a day trip, or are planning an extended ride.  Nothing beats the excitement of the motorcycle ride and call of the road.

Of course, seeing the fall colors and indulging in the scents and sounds of the season can be done via automobile.  But there is just something special about experiencing everything from a motorcycle. There’s just one challenge- deciding where you want to explore. After all, there are numerous places across America where you can indulge in the beauty of fall.

7 Great Fall Motorcycle Ride Agendas

• Blue Ridge Parkway –With over 460 miles of beautiful scenery, this is the perfect place for a long weekend getaway.
• Pacific Coast Highway – Stretching over 600 miles from Seattle, OR to San Diego, CA the PCH is beautiful year-round! However, in the fall it is resplendent in the red and orange of the changing leaves.
• Pig Trail Scenic Byway- Perhaps one of Arkansas’ most famed roadways, the Pig Trail is a favorite for motorcyclists due to its numerous hairpin turns. Add in the colors of fall and it is a great afternoon ride!
• San Juan Mountain Skyway – Colorado roads with their twist and turn are already a thrill for motorcyclists. Add in the colors of fall and the 225-mile San Juan Mt. Skyway becomes one of the most beautiful places in the West for riding and seeing all the colors of the season!
• The Tail of the Dragon – Although just 11 miles, this winding stretch of road in the Cherokee National Forest and Great Smoky Mt. region of North Carolina is a Must-Ride spot. With amazing views and tight turns, this is a great place to ride. This ride is a perfect addition to riding along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
• Tunnel of Trees – Head to Michigan’s Tunnel of Trees on the M-119 for 20 miles of winding roads and towering trees. See Lake Michigan, the Devil’s Elbow, and Horseshoe Curve and indulge in quaint shops, great food, and many amazing sights.
• U. S. Route 7 – Well known for fall activities, it would be remiss not to mention an autumn ride in Vermont. Spanning from Burlington to the Green Mountain National Forest, U. S. Rt. 7 is considered one of the most beautiful motorcycle rides in the Northeast.

No matter which direction you decide to go, be sure your bike is ready for travel. Take time to inspect your bike and do any maintenance tasks. Should you need to top off any fluids, visit Buy Great Oil to get your synthetic AMSOIL lubricants, oil, and filters – because no one wants to have their trip shortened because of something that could have been prevented!

America has hundreds of roads where seeing the foliage is part of the adventure. Whether you choose one of these trips or have another place you love, be sure to make time for some motorcycle riding this fall. You know you want to.