Top 5 Motorcycle Rides in America / With Adam Sandoval 

One of my favorites is Chief Joseph highway / Beartooth pass in Montana.

Over 50+ years of riding, we have done all those recommended roads. My favorite is still the Black Hills - not just Needles Highway, but all of Custer State Park, Iron Mountain Road, Mt Rushmore, Highway 385 to Deadwood, Nemo Road from Rapid City to north of Nemo, Vanocker Canyon Road between Nemo and Sturgis, Spearfish Canyon in the northern Black Hills. We have spent the last 3 summers riding in that area, based just south of Rapid City - every direction is a great ride.

This top 5 is very, very good, but Joseph Highway WY-296 out of Cody, Wyoming up to Highway 212 is one of the most unknown/underrated highways in America. The road is smooth, long sweeping turns that climb up & down the some of the most beautiful mountain passes. Going up & back gives two incredible & yet different views

You missed beartooth pass

Top 3 places on my bucket list that I want to go. 1. Isle of man tt. 2.sturgies. 3.kriver campground.

Iron Mountain Road in the Sturgis area is on par with Needles.

Good morning Adam glad to see glacier park is on the top 10 my people have roamed that land for centuries that's where our reservation use to till they made it a national park so just moved us over I have picks my grampa was in ww2 after he got home he worked the park clearing snow I have pics from 50s when he was plowing snow

Thumbs up for Scooter forever!

I have ridden all five roads: it’s splitting hairs trying to rank them, but, living on the tail end of the Appalachians, love riding those mountains. Still, I think GTSR and Million Dollar highway are outstanding as are numerous other roads in the Rockies. I am 69 years old and am riding as many of the bucket list roads as I can before I kick the proverbial bucket.

My best ride is to where I’m going and the ride home 👍

I'm hitting Going to the Sun Road in August. I'm stoked to go.

Adam you need to ride Highway 12 between Lolo Montana and Lewiston Idaho it is absolutely beautiful it's about a 175 -mile ride and it's all along the Snake River it's absolutely beautiful

I did million dollar Highway this passed year absolutely amazing

For those in the Southeast that want a calm tour, but don't feel they are up to the constant curves and switchbacks of BRP, Cherohala, Moonshiners, Ocoee Gorge, US129, etc... consider the Natchez Trace. Nashville to Natchez and mostly flat, but calm, no commercial traffic, no trucks, 45mph and some beautiful park spots with camping on the trace or hotel cities just a few miles off. Definitely not a breathtaking highway to make the top 5, but an excellent starter tour.

I have to agree with a lot of people in the comments that route 12 and a lot of Utah is mind blowing. The views of the vastness is crazy

Two more for your list, hwy 50 across California and Nevada, America's loneliness hwy. And route 66 from Chicago to Los. Angeles

Needles was a great ride, while your out there I also recommend riding Spear Fish cannon, and riding out to devil's tower

Buy the damn Motorcycle! My favorite quote of yours.

I have ridden 4 of them, your right about the road to the Sun in Glacier National Park it’s amazing, but weather can change fast. We rode it in August it was 75 degrees when we started up the road to the sun and 45 and raining when we came down the other side.

Adam, you named some great ones. Sun road is on my list!!! One of my favs is US1 to Key West. Great blue water views, lots of great food stops and a check off corner.

Great roads, love Beartooth pass from Cook City to Redlodge

My wife and I rode down to Going to the Sun right before covid hit. And we're so glad we did. I turned off the engine at the top and coasted for 30+ miles! Gorgeous land, and fantastic restaurant at the bottom in West Glacier. Bison and elk burgers. Waiting for the boarders to open up completely again so we can get down into the US again.

Looks like I've got a lot of riding to do. Those look amazing.

Hey Adam, as I've told you before, I've traveled across the country multiple times too. I've done all these rides and definitely agree with number one. My number two though would be the Sun Road through Glacier. There's just so many it's extremely hard to choose. Route 12 and 190 through Utah, state 2 through Washington. Following US 2 across country and actually almost all the US routes. Gheesh, I'm just thankful to God that he's given me the health to do all these rides. I'll be on number 13 cross country road trip late spring, early summer, not bad for an almost 74 year old.

I agree with captain Jim. The black hills is hard to beat for me

If you do going to the sun road plan a stop at lake Mcdonald to check it out you won't be disappointed

I threw my tent on the back, went to Sturgis a few weeks after it ended, did needles and all the others, so many cool things too see there if you take some time, also Glacier, some beautiful country, check the weather the day you go even if it’s August.

1 turns into 101 and goes along the coast all the way to Canada

The Going to the Sun road is spectacular. If anyone plans on doing this ride, make sure you head to Kalispell, spend a night or two there and make sure you go to Moose's Saloon. The pizza is really good there.

If you ever get the chance you should try to hit the tunnel of trees in northern Michigan M119. Only about 30 miles but if you come in the fall with the colors… worth every mile my man

I've done 4 of these roads. Still need to do the Parkway

I’ve only ridden a couple of these - but one of my favorites so far that’s not on the list is 89a from Prescott Az up to Jerome. I’ve never giggled like a kid on a roller coaster while on a bike like I did on that ride!

Needles and the blue ridge are the 2 I’ve done that are both awsome roads

One problem with Going To The Sun Hwy--when the weather is good, the traffic is always hell with campers, rec vehicles, and the traffic jams are unbelievable. You can smell burning clutches, hot torque converters constantly from the stop-and-go driving all the way up. It is maddening, it takes all the joy out of the climb. Greatest scenery on earth however!

Adam is correct on Needles Hwy but why your doing that also do the Pig Tails. It's just gorgeous riding to and from where your camping/staying at in Sturgis area!

Went to college in Spearfish, SD in the 60s. Didn’t have a car but that didn’t stop us from weekend trips to Deadwood in the middle of winter. Got to know where the black ice would be. Rolled into deadwood one night just as the sheriff was closing the road out of town because of the heavy snow. 1967 I think.

Riding through all 48 states of the lower US is my goal in retirement, iv,e got 38 under my belt so far and have ridden 3 of the 5 roads Adam talks about here. Something he doesn't mention about one of my favorite rides is the proximity of the Tail of the dragon and the Wheels Through Time museum just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Along with about a weeks worth of other awsome and challenging routs ie the Devils Drop, the Moonshiner, Back of the Dragon exc.

I was going to Glacier last year, but I didn't jump on it until it was too late. Covid has really screwed up the opportunities to visit National Parks. I went to the North Shore of Lake Superior instead. Still no hotels available, but I got a campsite for $50/ night. Can't wait till the craziness is over and people forget about camping!

Looks like awesome rides!

I grew up in Farmington, NM and camping and touring the mountains around Silverton, Ouray. Can't beat the experience. You'll have to go back with a side by side and spend a few days on the mountain trails and scenic byway. End of July is the best time to go.

Man I live in Swtitzerland so i'm used to mountains but I'd love to see yours in the US ! Thanks for the advice !

Some awesome riding there. Only parts of the blue ridge parkway. But you have the Tale of the Drago and the Cherahola SkywY right there too😎😎

Beautiful spots to ride would love to have the opportunity to ride in areas like these

Beautiful roads have been on the blue ridge parkway myself enjoy the k River videos to it looks awesome keep the videos coming and may scooter forever ride with you in your heart

The Cherohala Skyway is an impressive ride. Only about 52 miles, but spectacular views. Starts in Tellico Plains, Tn and ends at Robbinsville, NC. And while you are at the eastern terminus, you might as well turn north on 129 and ride the "Tail of the Dragon", a short but extremely technical ride of 11 miles and 318 turns.

I'm 2 for 5 million dollar highway and needles. Definitely have the other three on my list. Great choices. Thanks for sharing.

Hello Adam, Im from North New Jersey, we have axcess to some of the best roads in the north east, The Catskills, the Adirodacks, The Pocono's in Pa. I can be in West Virgina in 4 hours. I can go on and on. But I have never been any place including the Black Forest as peaceful and serene as our own Blue Ridge Mt highway. Hands down the best area in the U.S .

Richardson Highway in Alaska, Bear Tooth Pass, Natchez Trace and Talimena scenic Drive are some of my favorites. Ride safe Adam!

100% agree with you on all.of these roads mentioned Adam there all on bucket list. I will ride all of them before I die. Not trying to anytime soon but you get the point. Great video as usual man.

I agree!👍😎

The man The myth The legend

I can’t wait for your trip to Alaska. 🇺🇸👍

After living in Colorado for 17 years I have to agree the roads in the southern part of the state are spectacular. My favorite riding is still the Black Hills however. At some point the Mrs and I will spend some real time out west again and hopefully ride those beautiful roads once again.

Great list. Did Needles 21 years ago, don’t remember paying anything then. September 2021 I did a solo ride from just north of Chicago down to San Felipe, Baja MX. On the way did Million Dollar Highway, it is exhilarating, especially when you stop on the side of the road to take pictures on the loose sloping gravel with shear drops just feet away. The ride that surprised me the most was near your neck of the woods - Talimena Scenic Byway. Maybe not a top five in scenery, but still vey scenic. What impressed me was the great condition of the road, you could ride with decent speed, next to no traffic (I like empty roads) and no stop sign or light for fifty miles. Plan it like I did and take the one place to get off, right in the middle. Spend the night at Gibby’s Biker Camp. You know what good people they are. Continue on the next day.

Yup, “life is short, ride your adventure”. No truer words have been spoken. 👍🏼 😎 🇺🇸 🌎

Duuuuuude your channel is the best channel on friggin youtube. I always look forward to your videos

Adam, I thought US1 from Maine to Key West was the longest road at 2363 miles. I may be wrong. Be safe, have fun

I’ve done the Blue Ridge Parkway many times since we live in East Tennessee 6 months out of the year😎 Love riding in the Black Hills👍🏻

I've ridden all the aforementioned roads and couldn't agree more with what Adam said. Saying that FM 170 from Persidio to Terlingua, Texas and the Mt. Washington Auto Road up Mt. Washington in New Hampshire are not to be missed and should be on eveyones list!

I stayed in Silverton as well! Loved it I'll be back again! From Michigan 🤚🏼

I’ve ridden them all except “Going to the sun road” was still closed when I got there. I would put Needles further down the list on its own but when you add all the other great riding in that area as a whole, it’s up there. Million Dollar highway is great and you can take a left at the top and come back down across lizard head pass and duck into Telluride. Just an outstanding area

Rode my bicycle up Going to the sun Road and back down the other side, one of the greatest rides Ive even been on, words don't do it justice.

Agree with million dollar highway love riding the canyons with my uncle from Colorado. I want to ride the parkway and and some of them around sturgis the first time I ride up there

Done just 3 of the 5. The two left are Going to the Sun and the Blue Ridge Parkway. This year we have plans for GNP so we'll get that one done. Last year my son and I got rained out for our trip to Tennessee but I'll get that one done within a year. ALL GREAT ROADS!

Going to the Sun is on my list for this year. Chief Joseph over Beartooth is an honorable mention.

I couldn't agree more.

Great video. Myself and the wife have rode all those ourselves except the California route. Keep up the good work

I agree with all those choices. The only one I've never ridden was the million dollar highway

Wow, you hit it, I’ve ridden all of these except road to the sun and they are awesome!

I have not done any of the roads you picked but all look amazing. Did ride to Mt. Pocono, Tail of the Dragon, the Ozarks, and all over Eastern Kentucky. My favorite is Kentucky. But after seeing Blue Ridge Parkway I ordered my travel planner there. Definitely this year!

Great info Adam and totally agree on PCH and MDH. Done both a couple times and will definitely put the others on my must ride list.

Adam, I'm sure you've hit just about every hwy there is. Your list of taken your time is spot on.im sure you've been here to. Zion to hwy 12 up through capital reef and down through natural bridges to monument valley and N rim of Grand Canyon is where one gets 1 with their soul

I gotta put PCH on the bucket list.

I definitely need to check the rest of these roads one day. Thanks for all the good content. Ride safe brother

Rode both the Blue Ridge Parkway and Needles; they are great roads!! Spearfish canyon is one of my personal favorites!! Enjoy your videos! Ride safe!!

My husband and I rode in the million dollar hwy on his 50th Birthday and was my first year of riding. I wasn’t going to take my bike because of no Guard rails. But I did and was and still is one of the best rides. We do it almost every year.

I totally agree with you Adam. I’ve been on 4 of them. Haven’t made to Glacier yet but it’s been on my list for a long time. Keep up the good work.

Until you ride 36 in Cali from Red Bluff to the Humbolt Redwoods south of Fortuna these faves are fine. But 140 miles of curves and amazing changes of geography you will just shrug at these 5. Ride on brother.

Couldn’t agree more! These certainly are 5 of the best rides in the country! 🇺🇸 I’ve done the Blue Ridge Pkwy from South to North, then back South and across the Smokey’s thru the park and then home. I really enjoy this ride. Thanks for sharing these with us. Take care and ride safe brother!

I have rode all the places you named,spot on with all of them

We rode Needles two years ago in July. It’s a fun ride but the traffic was nuts: there were a lot of big vehicles (3/4 ton trucks,RVs) that had no business being on that road. It wasn’t quite a parking lot but we did have to get in front of some traffic in order to really enjoy it. I don’t recall paying twenty bucks but I’ll defer to our host on that point.

Definitely would like to try a couple of these roads. Thank you Adam

Wow, I've road all five of these roads, and I would have to totally agree with Adam.

Loved Needles Hwy. I want to go during a time other than the rally. At the Needles Eye tunnel you can wait as long as 45 minutes to get through during rally time, especially if you don’t get there until the afternoon. I haven’t ridden the other 4. (Yet). But by the Blue Ridge is the Cherohalla Skyway, which I highly recommend.

Great call on the roads, haven’t done the cost yet, but other 4 are fantastic, always enjoy your comments, keep the great and had work coming

Just did a run up PCH from San Fransisco to Mendocino, amazing riding. Doesn’t really get any better.

Great explanations, lots of colorful insights.

Needles Hwy is in my back yard. So to speak. I highly recommend making it into a loop with Iron Mt Rd. Makes for a fun ride.

Adam love your channel and your genuineness. I'm very familiar with the San Juan mountains in Colorado and you couldn't be more right Silverton and Uray are awesome old mining towns.

We loved Needles Hwy and Custer State Park. The views, switchbacks and even the donkeys made it a unique experience!

All of these rides are at least a week long coming from Canada but South Dakota is definitely on my bucket list! Thanks for the awesome video Adam!

I agree Blue ridge parkway is a really good good ride I've lived here my whole life not even 10 minutes from parkway and there's so many roads off the parkway that are just as good

Road needles 10 years ago, great time and experience, also a ton of other fantastic roads in the area! We made a week of the area before sturgis and got to enjoy it all without traffic

Amazing for me, I've done 1/1000 of your miles and have been on your top four. Still looking to do the road to the sun. Some car, some bike. Great rides for sure.

If you're in Las Vegas, you should take a ride in the Valley of Fire. It's an hour north of LV. Only a short ride but breath-taking scenery.

Needles was the bomb!

I just rode from San Fran to Yosemite and rt120 was one of the most beautiful roads I’ve ridden. I’ve done all but the Sun Road in your top 5. I’d have to put 120 coming into Yosemite to Big Oak Flats Rd as one of the best I’ve ever experienced. Absolutely breathtaking ripping through the desert landscape of Knights Ferry and the Red Hills that bring you right to the entrance to the park. This road will bring a tear to your eye with the right weather and company. I had a perfect ride here. One feeling that I hope everyone gets to experience at least once in their life.

I've been on two of five of the list. I plan on doing more!! Great list.

I personally like the moonshiners highway 😃

Some great picks! Brother. I've done Blueridge Prkway,Million $ Hwy,Needles had super fun!