America's Top 10 Motorcycle Riding Routes

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1. Pacific Coast Highway (California Highway 1)

Best for: Coastal touring • Harley Touring • BMW GS • Sport Touring

The Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) is America's most iconic motorcycle road. Stretching along California's coastline, it combines dramatic cliffs, ocean views, giant redwoods, and unforgettable sunsets.

Route Overview

Distance 656 miles / 1,055 km
Best Section Carmel → Big Sur → Morro Bay
Best Season April–June & September–October
Difficulty Easy to Moderate

Must-See Stops

  • Big Sur
  • Bixby Creek Bridge
  • McWay Falls
  • Hearst Castle
  • Morro Rock

TomoStrong Riding Tip

PCH has areas with limited cellular coverage.

TomoStrong Recommendation:

  • Use Google Maps offline maps before your trip.
  • Switch between Apple Maps and Waze using Wireless CarPlay.
  • The 7-inch TomoStrong Display provides the largest map view for coastal touring.

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2. Blue Ridge Parkway

Best for: BMW GS • Honda Africa Twin • Long-distance touring

The Blue Ridge Parkway connects Virginia and North Carolina through the Appalachian Mountains and is considered one of America's most scenic roads.

Why Riders Love It

  • Endless mountain curves.
  • Autumn foliage.
  • Hundreds of scenic overlooks.
  • Wildlife and waterfalls.

Route Details

Distance 469 miles / 755 km
Best Season September–October
Road Style Smooth scenic mountain roads

TomoStrong Navigation Setup

  • Google Maps for fuel stops.
  • Gaia GPS for nearby gravel roads.
  • Apple Music or Spotify via Bluetooth.

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3. Tail of the Dragon

318 curves in just 11 miles.

Tail of the Dragon is probably the most famous motorcycle road in North America. Every rider dreams of conquering it.

Route Stats

Location Tennessee / North Carolina
Distance 11 miles
Curves 318
Difficulty Advanced

Safety Tips

  • Ride during weekdays.
  • Avoid crossing center lines.
  • Watch for photographers and wildlife.

TomoStrong Feature Highlight

Instead of looking down at your phone:

  • Siri voice directions.
  • Large navigation prompts.
  • Waterproof display even in rain.

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4. Historic Route 66

America's Mother Road

If you're planning the ultimate motorcycle road trip, Route 66 belongs on your bucket list.

Route Overview

Distance 2,448 miles
States Illinois to California
Trip Length 2–3 weeks

Bucket List Stops

  • Cadillac Ranch
  • Oatman
  • Petrified Forest
  • Santa Monica Pier

TomoStrong Touring Setup

  • Google Maps + Waze.
  • Spotify playlists.
  • Bluetooth headset connection.
  • Fuel station search on CarPlay.

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5. Beartooth Highway

Often called America's most beautiful mountain highway.

Highlights

  • Snow-capped mountains.
  • Alpine lakes.
  • Yellowstone entrance.
  • Epic switchbacks.

Route Details

Elevation 10,947 ft
Best Months June–September
Bike Type Adventure Touring

TomoStrong ADV Advantage

Mountain weather changes quickly. TomoStrong helps riders with:

  • Offline Google Maps.
  • Waterproof IPX7 screen.
  • Easy-to-read brightness in snow or sunshine.

6. Going-to-the-Sun Road (Glacier National Park)

America's most famous National Park motorcycle road.

Highlights

  • Glacier National Park.
  • Logan Pass.
  • Waterfalls.
  • Mountain goats.

Best Riding Months

June through September.

TomoStrong Travel Tip

Download park maps before entering. Switch between:

  • Apple Maps
  • Google Maps
  • Gaia GPS

…without touching your phone.

7. Million Dollar Highway (Colorado)

One of America's most thrilling mountain rides.

Why It's Famous

  • Cliff-edge roads.
  • No guardrails.
  • Rocky Mountains.
  • Historic mining towns.

Recommended Motorcycle

BMW GS, KTM Adventure, Honda Africa Twin.

TomoStrong Benefit

High-altitude riding means changing weather. TomoStrong's waterproof display continues working through rain, fog and mountain mist.

8. Cherohala Skyway

Tail of the Dragon's scenic neighbor.

Why Ride Both?

Many riders complete:

  • Tail of the Dragon
  • Cherohala Skyway

…in one weekend.

TomoStrong Feature

Perfect road for:

  • Scenic route planning.
  • Fuel alerts.
  • Music streaming.

9. Three Sisters (Texas)

Texas Harley riders call it "The Twisted Sisters."

What Makes It Great?

  • Endless sweepers.
  • Ranch roads.
  • Texas Hill Country.

TomoStrong Cruiser Setup

Large navigation interface works perfectly on touring cruisers wearing full gloves.

10. Dalton Highway (Alaska)

The ultimate adventure motorcycle challenge.

Route Facts

Distance 414 miles
Surface Pavement + Gravel
Destination Arctic Ocean

TomoStrong Adventure Setup

Cell service disappears for long stretches. TomoStrong keeps navigation available with offline maps and durable waterproof hardware.

Essential Motorcycle Apps for Every USA Road Trip

These apps work seamlessly with TomoStrong CarPlay & Android Auto displays.

App Best Use
Google Maps Turn-by-turn navigation.
Apple Maps Scenic road routing.
Waze Traffic, police alerts and hazards.
REVER Motorcycle route discovery and ride tracking.
Calimoto Curvy roads and twisty route planning.
Gaia GPS Offline adventure maps.
OsmAnd Offline maps worldwide.

Motorcycle Road Trip Packing Checklist

Before your next adventure, don't forget:

  • ✔ Motorcycle helmet with Bluetooth headset.
  • ✔ TomoStrong Motorcycle CarPlay Display.
  • ✔ Waterproof riding gloves.
  • ✔ USB charging cable.
  • ✔ Tire repair kit.
  • ✔ Offline maps downloaded.
  • ✔ Phone safely stored in your jacket.

A dedicated motorcycle navigation display keeps your phone protected from vibration, weather and overheating while giving you a much larger navigation screen during the ride.

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