zsm Posted May 15, 2009 Report Posted May 15, 2009 Hey everyone. I'm semi-new to the area and one thing about DC that really gets on my nerves is all the cars and all the bad city roads. So, the question is, what and where are the best driving roads within a day of DC (450-mi r/t)? When I say 'driving road' I'm thinking along the lines of CO mtn roads and the Dragon (curves, acceleration, and braking), away from the DC traffic. Who knows, maybe this list gets good enough to become a sticky. Thanks.
wolf617 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Posted May 15, 2009 Well, if you come out to the Spring Fever Run on Sunday, I could show you a few:biggrin: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
zsm Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Posted May 15, 2009 Cool--I'll see what's going on. Anyone else mind mentioning their fav drives?
Edge Posted May 15, 2009 Report Posted May 15, 2009 Lime Kiln Road & Snickersville Turnpike in Middleburg, VA is lots of fun. :top: (they're both on the DCMM Spring Fling run) "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
carman63 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 In the Purcellville / Hamilton area, Harmony Church Rd and Dry Mill Rd offer some fun twisties and curves. Dry Mill is frequented by bicyclists and deer, so watch for those And +1 for Snickersville Turnpike.
FD3SDriver Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 +2 for Snickersville Turnpike; and i'll add one, Blueridge Mountain Road. From my house i like heading out Rt. 50 West to Snickersville Turnpike, going all the way up and turning left on Rt. 7 West and taking the first left again on Blueridge Mountain Road; run that down and at the end making a u-turn and coming back up. '03 JB MCS- SOLD: JCW front bumper, intake, exhaust, brakes, CF dash, 15% pulley, Multifunction Steering Wheel retrofit, Euro white taillights, Factory Driving Lights, Wyvern Motorsports Rear Seat Delete, and more.... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Edge Posted June 3, 2009 Report Posted June 3, 2009 Yep, Blueridge Mountain Road is on the Spring Fling run too. :top: "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
Audiophile Posted May 14, 2012 Report Posted May 14, 2012 Henderson Road (Burke Lake Area) and the surrounding roads have plenty of fun turns and corners for fun in a MINI. 2012 Cooper S Roadster - H/K sound and bum warmers
GreenCactus Posted May 14, 2012 Report Posted May 14, 2012 When you can't get too far outside the city... Rock Creek Parkway (especially when it's reversed during rush hour). Kirby Road (off of 123, near the GW Parkway) Georgetown Pike (though, this can get congested with school buses and minivans).
cmcveay Posted May 14, 2012 Report Posted May 14, 2012 I drive Kirby road to/from work every day and as long as some mini-van or utility truck isn't in front of me, it's so much fun! There's also Pope's Head road between 123 and Clifton road but there's a brief stop at Fairfax County Parkway for the light. Once you are on Clifton, there's not of places to explore in that area. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted May 14, 2012 Report Posted May 14, 2012 I've found some fun roads in the Great Falls area on the VA side Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
elpollodiablo Posted May 14, 2012 Report Posted May 14, 2012 +1 I've found some fun roads in the Great Falls area on the VA side Alice Cooper - Hyper Blue R53 with a few light mods ???? - Montego Blue 335xi with even lighter mods [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
carman63 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Posted May 14, 2012 Since the thread's been revived, there are lots and lots of roads out toward Leesburg, into WV / MD, and there are even some fun ones I've found inside the beltway near McLean. -Jim
cmcveay Posted May 14, 2012 Report Posted May 14, 2012 When I get out past Leesburg, the sound of banjo's gets rather distracting though! It makes me nervous and I keep thinking I'm gonna come across some of my long lost relatives! Lots of good suggestions here though. Someone should consolidate all of this into a list! 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
elpollodiablo Posted May 15, 2012 Report Posted May 15, 2012 Actually if you're talking 450mi round trip. . .the ridgeline drive through shenendoah park is one of the most beautiful I've seen in the area. Beautiful and twisty. . .but it is a natl forest. Also out by harper's ferry there were some pretty amazing roads. . .harper's ferry is a pretty fun tourist destination as well. Neat history. Alice Cooper - Hyper Blue R53 with a few light mods ???? - Montego Blue 335xi with even lighter mods [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
bucweat Posted May 15, 2012 Report Posted May 15, 2012 Just did skyline drive this past weekend for the first time...105 miles of twists and turns...only bummer was the 35 mph speed limit with some 25 mph thrown in. Guess the argument for that could be that it lets you enjoy the sights more :-)
nharrison21 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Posted May 15, 2012 Just dont look them in their "tooth" and you will be fine :hahaha: When I get out past Leesburg, the sound of banjo's gets rather distracting though! It makes me nervous and I keep thinking I'm gonna come across some of my long lost relatives! Lots of good suggestions here though. Someone should consolidate all of this into a list! ________________________________________________________________ [sIGPIC]http://www.motoringalliance.com/gallery/data/500/nh21003.jpg[/sIGPIC] 2004 MC JB/W CVT DSC H/K R50 "Operation De-Chrome" 90% Complete
Scavenger Posted May 15, 2012 Report Posted May 15, 2012 Years ago, we started planning a run in the clifton area but it got scrapped, the development and resulting traffic was outpacing us! 2006 MCS, SB/S , "B.A." Performance: DINAN "Stage 5" tune, throttle body, boost kit (fuel pump, pulley), & CAI; JCW exhaust sans resonator, brakes, & GP IC; DDM IC diverter; CSF Racing Aluminum Radiator Suspension: DINAN front strut brace; Alta 22mm rear bar; KW V1 coil-overs; H-Sport adjustable rear control arms; CravenSpeed strut underators Interior: CravenSpeed gauge mounts with Cooper S boost and voltage, & shift well cover Wheels: Enkei PF01 17" Audio: Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994 HU; MTX Terminator speakers F&B Alan @ opensource.com
