Impassible WV Roads

Honda Scoot · 09-13-2010, 07:08 PM

My brother "L" and I traveled to West Virginia Sat / Sun for a two day Dual Sport Adventure. I wanted a short, close to home, ride that would still satisfy our need for adventure.

We conjured up a plan to ride the roads marked "Impassible" on the Wetzel and Tyler WV County Maps.

http://gis.wvdot.com/gti/08_County_M...zel_1_of_2.pdf

We rode through this area earlier this year as part of the TWVT Northern Connector (thanks again Chip!). We got off track and found really terrible roads that were incredibly fun to ride.

The plan is to run south on Ohio state routes eating up twisty triple digit highways to save the centers of the rear tires. This worked out pretty well and was great fun just getting to the river.

"L" secured lodging at a much nicer motel than we had used previously. After riding four hours, we dumped our gear in the room Saturday afternoon and hit the back roads.

Typical County Road Nothern Wetzel Co.

On top of a hill for some pics.

"L" swears he is smiling for the camera. Who knows?

Unfortunately the very first "Impassible Road" just out of town was blocked. The second road went straight up towards the sky (Rocky Hill Climb that went on forever). When we reached the "Most Impassible Section" I declined and "L" questioned my manliness (this happened twice in two days). Later I was told that "L" also feared that section but was more frightened of the decent back down the mountain that we had just climbed.

We rode some dirt roads with ridiculously difficult sections for a couple of hours then hit town for dinner. Chinese Buffet in New Martinsville, WV. Real honest to goodness frog legs. Tastes like chicken? "L" says, "Like pond chicken!" I like them. Then back to the room for clean up and snoring.

Sunday morning we pack up and head to Bob Evans for breakfast. We met a guy from Cleveland on a show room clean new KLR650 in the parking lot. We discussed our planned ride and invited him on a County Tour. He politely declined, so we gave him an extra map and went inside.

After ordering I had to use the rest room (been hitting the Gattor Aid hard for two hours). Stall 1 had the door shut and stall 2 was open. I walked to the urinal and heard weird noises emanating from stall 1. Grunting mixed with a horse whinny. This made me L.O.L. Then it repeated. So being the insensitive person that I am, I started mocking him by making my own horse noises. Then a flush was heard from the stall. I'm in mid stream and committed. Nuts! I'm going to have a face off with this dude. The door opens and a women walks out! She looks terrified and shouts, "OMG! Is this the mens room?" My response, "It's were all the men hang out!" She runs out and into the restaurant. On my way back to the table, I hear a commotion in the corner with a table of people are looking at me. I sit down across from my brother. He looks just like our father as he peers over his glasses and asks me, "What did you due?".

We rode as many of the impassible Creek Bed Roads and Ridge Roads in Wetzel County and south into Tyler County as time would allow.

Creek Bed Cross Road

A short video that "L" put together.

The creeks were fairly dry. But up on the mountain tops there was still water and mud?

A great ride and close to home. Always a winning combination!

surly357 · 09-13-2010, 07:18 PM

i like that crossroad pic! looks like a street sign from any suburban neighborhood.....

BusyWeb · 09-13-2010, 07:22 PM

nanisx · 09-13-2010, 07:32 PM

Sick!!! id love to hit this roads

TheSweep · 09-13-2010, 07:53 PM

We went through Wetzel on labor day. Street riding though. Saw some nice country.

VA Rider · 12-30-2010, 03:33 PM

Hey Guys,
Thanks for the map PDF. I am going to take a look at the area you were riding in and take the 990 for a spin out there.

Cheers

squonker · 12-30-2010, 03:42 PM

Lotsa fun!!

RideSMORR · 02-13-2011, 06:27 AM

Thanks for the map! Being a dual sporting rookie this will help me a lot. I just have to figure out how to use a gps and away we go.

Honda Scoot · 02-15-2011, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RideSMORR

Thanks for the map! Being a dual sporting rookie this will help me a lot. I just have to figure out how to use a gps and away we go.

There are many great roads that need explored when the weather breaks! Here is more video from last year.

09-13-2010, 07:08 PM	#1
Honda Scoot ^OP My First Gold Chain Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Sebring Ohio Oddometer: 297	Impassible WV Roads My brother "L" and I traveled to West Virginia Sat / Sun for a two day Dual Sport Adventure. I wanted a short, close to home, ride that would still satisfy our need for adventure. We conjured up a plan to ride the roads marked "Impassible" on the Wetzel and Tyler WV County Maps. http://gis.wvdot.com/gti/08_County_M...zel_1_of_2.pdf We rode through this area earlier this year as part of the TWVT Northern Connector (thanks again Chip!). We got off track and found really terrible roads that were incredibly fun to ride. The plan is to run south on Ohio state routes eating up twisty triple digit highways to save the centers of the rear tires. This worked out pretty well and was great fun just getting to the river. "L" secured lodging at a much nicer motel than we had used previously. After riding four hours, we dumped our gear in the room Saturday afternoon and hit the back roads. Typical County Road Nothern Wetzel Co. On top of a hill for some pics. "L" swears he is smiling for the camera. Who knows? Unfortunately the very first "Impassible Road" just out of town was blocked. The second road went straight up towards the sky (Rocky Hill Climb that went on forever). When we reached the "Most Impassible Section" I declined and "L" questioned my manliness (this happened twice in two days). Later I was told that "L" also feared that section but was more frightened of the decent back down the mountain that we had just climbed. We rode some dirt roads with ridiculously difficult sections for a couple of hours then hit town for dinner. Chinese Buffet in New Martinsville, WV. Real honest to goodness frog legs. Tastes like chicken? "L" says, "Like pond chicken!" I like them. Then back to the room for clean up and snoring. Sunday morning we pack up and head to Bob Evans for breakfast. We met a guy from Cleveland on a show room clean new KLR650 in the parking lot. We discussed our planned ride and invited him on a County Tour. He politely declined, so we gave him an extra map and went inside. After ordering I had to use the rest room (been hitting the Gattor Aid hard for two hours). Stall 1 had the door shut and stall 2 was open. I walked to the urinal and heard weird noises emanating from stall 1. Grunting mixed with a horse whinny. This made me L.O.L. Then it repeated. So being the insensitive person that I am, I started mocking him by making my own horse noises. Then a flush was heard from the stall. I'm in mid stream and committed. Nuts! I'm going to have a face off with this dude. The door opens and a women walks out! She looks terrified and shouts, "OMG! Is this the mens room?" My response, "It's were all the men hang out!" She runs out and into the restaurant. On my way back to the table, I hear a commotion in the corner with a table of people are looking at me. I sit down across from my brother. He looks just like our father as he peers over his glasses and asks me, "What did you due?". We rode as many of the impassible Creek Bed Roads and Ridge Roads in Wetzel County and south into Tyler County as time would allow. Creek Bed Cross Road A short video that "L" put together. The creeks were fairly dry. But up on the mountain tops there was still water and mud? A great ride and close to home. Always a winning combination! Honda Scoot screwed with this post 10-13-2010 at 05:21 PM

12-30-2010, 03:42 PM	#7
squonker Eat my shorts Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Bee Cee Oddometer: 3,659	Lotsa fun!! __________________ Ride Report: Canada North to South 2008 here Drive Report: Ice Road Trucking 2005-2011 here Ride Report: Northern Vancouver Island: here

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09-13-2010, 07:18 PM	#2
surly357 Cochetopa dreamin' Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 462	i like that crossroad pic! looks like a street sign from any suburban neighborhood.....

09-13-2010, 07:22 PM	#3
BusyWeb Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Oddometer: 99

09-13-2010, 07:32 PM	#4
nanisx Adventurer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Silver Spring MD Oddometer: 82	Sick!!! id love to hit this roads

09-13-2010, 07:53 PM	#5
TheSweep Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: WV Oddometer: 98	We went through Wetzel on labor day. Street riding though. Saw some nice country.

12-30-2010, 03:33 PM	#6
VA Rider New Adventure Rider Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Northern VA Oddometer: 15	Hey Guys, Thanks for the map PDF. I am going to take a look at the area you were riding in and take the 990 for a spin out there. Cheers

02-13-2011, 06:27 AM	#8
RideSMORR n00b Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Great Cacapon, West Virginia Oddometer: 2	Thanks for the map! Being a dual sporting rookie this will help me a lot. I just have to figure out how to use a gps and away we go.