Motorcycle Tours
West Virginia & Motorcycles Motorcycles & West Virginia
West Virginia and Motorcyles go together like peas in a pod, a perfect fit. With great roads, small towns, state and national parks, elevation changes and twisting curves, this is a cyclists dream. Consider all of these when you look for ideas to ride this summer.
What are you looking for? Tour maps, cabin rentals, good food, or quiet solitude? We can do that for you! With owners that ride, Songer understands your needs and concerns. We are biker friendly!! WE RIDE!!
Direct Link to motorcycle planning specialist: motorcycles@songerwhitewater.com ask for Lee (biker chick?!?)
2nd Annual West Virginia Motorcycle Safety Program Bridge Day Ride
On October 17, 2009, the West Virginia Motorcycle Safety Program will sponsor a ride crossing the New River Gorge Bridge during the Bridge Day festival. This ride will be to promote awareness of motorcycle safe riding and safe interaction with other motor vehicles traveling West Virginia highways. Motorcycle touring has become an important part of the tourism industry in West Virginia.
The ride has been approved by the Bridge Day Commission for 200 motorcycles. We must adhere to this limit, however, riders may bring passengers. The ride will meet at Songer Whitewater in Hico, WV at 11am for brunch. Arrive early to meet riders and enjoy a light brunch before the ride. Governor Joe Manchin III is scheduled to join us for this event. He lead our inaugural ride in 2008. This ride will leave Songer Whitewater at 12 noon (sharp) and cross the New River Gorge Bridge, then turn onto Rt 16 North, Rt 60 East, Rt 19 North and return to Songer Whitewater. We will have police escort service across the bridge and law enforcement help at all major intersections to facilitate our ride. Pre-registration is required and background checks will be done on all riders due to safety concerns. Watch this page for updated registration information.
Download suggested rides in Southern West Virginia. Includes maps, approximate times and more. Southern West Virginia Motorcycle Routes Brochure.
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For more information about our motorcycle trips, please send an email to: motorcycles@songerwhitewater.com.
National River Tour Package
Travel along and across the ancient river valleys of the New River Gorge National River, Gauley River National Recreation Area and the Meadow River. Spectacular winding roads will lead you past the C&O passenger train station in Prince. One of the last depots built for passengers along the mainline of the C&O Railroad.
The operating gristmill at Babcock State Park is one of West Virginia’s most photographed spots and should be a stop on any tour through the area. Summersville Lake, one of the largest recreational lakes in West Virginia, is also home to the Gauley River, known worldwide for its big water rapids. Cathedral Falls on Rt. 60 is a must stop picture opportunity. (123 miles).
- Arrive at Songer Whitewater Base Camp
- Dinner at Songer Pavilion
- Lodging
Day 1:
- Breakfast Buffet at Songer Pavilion
- Tour of: Hawks Nest, Babcock Grist Mill, Mystery Hole, Harley Shop,
New River Bridge, Cathedral Falls, Ansted Veterans Memorial - Lunch on your own
- Fayetteville Tour
- Dinner at Songer Pavilion
- Lodging
Day 2:
- Breakfast Buffet at Songer Pavilion
- Lower New Express
- Lunch on deck
- Depart
Day 3:
| Lodging | Weekday | Weekend | Occupants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping | $127.00 | $142.00 | ~ |
| Rustic Cabin | $139.50 | $157.00 | 4 |
| Deluxe Cabin | $182.00 | $209.50 | 8 |
| Pond House | $267.00 | $322.00 | 10 |
| Package Prices per Person | |||
Please Note:
Rustic Cabin based on 4 per unit. Deluxe Cabin based on 8 per unit. Pond House based on 10 per unit.
National River Tour Package - Camping
National River Tour Package - Deluxe Cabins
National River Tour Package - Pond House
National River Tour Package - Rustic Cabin
National Forest Tour Packages
From a beginning elevation of 1800', this ride travels through the scenic plateaus and then rises to the dense forest of the Appalachian Mountains, elevation 4,545'. Enjoy the thrill of crossing over a 1000 foot deep gorge on the 2nd largest steel arch bridge in the world - the New River Gorge Bridge. Travel from Richwood to the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, one of the most unique natural settings in North America, which offers a glimpse of a northern bog climate in a southern setting. Traveling from Droop Mountain southward, a stop at Beartown State Park is in order. Descending from the highest road in West Virginia you will enter into the lush farm country of Greenbrier County. The beauty of this area is only surpassed by the fun of riding through the rural setting. (195 miles)
- From Fayetteville, WV take Rt. 19 N to Summersville (23 miles)
- Take Rt. 39 E toward Richwood (23 miles), continue on Rt. 39 E to Cranberry Visitors Center (23 miles)
- Get on Rt. 150, Highland Scenic Highway and follow to Rt. 219 S (23 miles)
- Take Rt. 219 S to Marlinton then on to Lewisburg (42 miles)
- Take Rt. 60 W to Hico (53 miles)
- From Hico, take Rt. 19 S back to Fayetteville, WV (8 miles)
| Lodging | Weekday | Weekend | Occupants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping | $121.00 | $136.00 | ~ |
| Rustic Cabin | $133.50 | $151.00 | 4 |
| Deluxe Cabin | $176.00 | $203.50 | 8 |
| Pond House | $261.00 | $316.00 | 10 |
| Package Prices per Person | |||
National Forest Tour Package - Camping
National Forest Tour Package - Deluxe Cabin
National Forest Tour Package - Pond House
National Forest Tour Package - Rustic Cabin
Coal Heritage Tour Package
The scenic overlooks and winding rivers make this ride a must. Travel North across the New River Gorge Bridge, the 2nd largest steel arch bridge in the world, stop and enjoy the views of the ancient New River. Rt. 60 offers riders twists and turns, river views and waterfalls all leading to the merging of the New and Gauley Rivers at Kanawha Falls in Glen Ferris.
The quiet scenic Coal River Valley is a rider's delight with small towns, scenic views and sweeping turns. As you travel these quality roadways you will see many small towns that were founded in the late 1800's when coal was king and America was growing. (129 miles).
- Arrive at Songer Whitewater Base Camp
- Dinner at Songer Pavilion
- Lodging
Day 1:
- Breakfast Buffet at Songer Pavilion
- Tour Coal Heritage North
- Lunch on your own
- Dinner at Songer Pavilion
- Lodging
Day 2:
- Breakfast Buffet at Songer Pavilion
- Tour Coal Heritage South
- Lunch on your own
- Dinner at Songer Pavilion
- Lodging
Day 3:
- Breakfast Buffet at Songer Pavilion
- Tour Exhibition Coal Mine
- Depart
Day 4:
| Lodging | Weekday | Weekend | Occupants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping | $108.00 | $108.00 | ~ |
| Rustic Cabin | $126.75 | $129.75 | 4 |
| Deluxe Cabin | $190.50 | $209.50 | 8 |
| Pond House | $318.00 | $378.00 | 10 |
| Package Prices per Person | |||
Please Note:
Rustic Cabin based on 4 per unit. Deluxe Cabin based on 8 per unit. Pond House based on 10 per unit.
Coal Heritage Tour Package - Camping
Coal Heritage Tour Package - Deluxe Cabin
Coal Heritage Tour Package - Pond House
Coal Heritage Tour Package - Rustic Cabin
Motorcycle Rentals
All rentals are recent-model Harley-Davidson® motorcycles that have been serviced and maintained to H-D Motor Company standards. Each Harley-DavidsonSM Authorized Rentals experience includes unlimited mileage, the use of a genuine Harley-Davidson® helmet and raingear, short-term luggage storage and 24-hour emergency roadside assistance.
Choose from a variety of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles to rent such as: Dyna Wide Glide®, Fat Boy®, Road King® Classic, Heritage Softail®, Heritage Springer®, Softail® DeuceT, Road King®, V-Rod®, and Electra Glide® Ultra Classic® models, as well as several Buells. Please Call for Rates and Rental Requirements. All rentals are through authorized Harley-Davidson dealers.
Songer Whitewater recommends:
- New River Gorge Harley Davidson & Buell
- www.newrivergorgeharleydavidson.com
- Rt. 60 West Hico, WV
- Harley Davidson of West Virginia
- www.wvharley.com
- Rt. 60 West South Charleston, WV