By Biker Lawyer Norman Gregory Fernandez
www.bikerlawblog.com

Riding a motorcycle is more than just transportation—it’s a way of life. It’s freedom, exhilaration, brotherhood, and connection to the road and your surroundings in a way that four wheels can never deliver. As a lifelong biker and a personal injury attorney who rides and fights for other riders, I know the value of a good ride. With that in mind, I’ve compiled a list of the best motorcycle rides in the USA for 2025—routes that deliver unmatched beauty, adrenaline, and two-wheel glory.

Best Motorcycle Rides of 2025

Whether you’re a weekend cruiser or a long-haul legend, these rides should be on your 2025 bucket list.

1. Pacific Coast Highway (California State Route 1)

Location: California
Length: ~650 miles
Why Ride It: Breathtaking ocean views, dramatic cliffs, winding roads.

There’s a reason this route shows up on almost every “best ride” list. Stretching from San Diego to the northern reaches of California, the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) is pure magic. Start in the sun-soaked city of San Diego and work your way through Los Angeles, Malibu, Big Sur, Monterey, and all the way to the redwood forests of the north.

Pro tip: Try to hit Big Sur during sunrise. The early morning mist over the Pacific is unforgettable. Just be cautious—this road can be technical with tight curves and distracted tourists.

2. Tail of the Dragon (Deals Gap – US 129)

Location: North Carolina / Tennessee border
Length: 11 miles
Why Ride It: 318 curves in 11 miles.

Short but savage, the Tail of the Dragon is a rite of passage for American riders. It’s legendary for a reason. The ride is all about technical skill and control, with blind turns and no intersections. No trucks are allowed, so it’s all motorcycles, sports cars, and adrenaline.

This route is not for beginners, and it demands total focus. But if you want to push your limits and test your riding skills, this is the one.

3. Beartooth Highway (US 212)

Location: Montana / Wyoming
Length: 68 miles
Why Ride It: High-altitude mountain riding at its best.

Beartooth Pass rises to almost 11,000 feet and delivers scenery that will stop you in your tracks—snowcapped peaks, glacial lakes, and alpine meadows. The road snakes between Montana and Wyoming, connecting to Yellowstone National Park.

Riding this in late spring or early summer gives you the best of both worlds: clear roads and cool mountain air. But bring layers—it can snow even in July.

4. Blue Ridge Parkway

Location: Virginia to North Carolina
Length: 469 miles
Why Ride It: Rolling hills, forest tunnels, and scenic pull-offs.

If you’re looking for a relaxing ride with moderate curves and unmatched beauty, the Blue Ridge Parkway is your road. No stoplights, no billboards—just pure riding bliss through Appalachian mountain country. Speed limits are low, but that’s the point. This ride is for cruising, sightseeing, and clearing your mind.

Best time to go: October for the fall foliage. The leaves turn into a blazing sea of orange and red.

5. The Black Hills and Needles Highway

Location: South Dakota
Length: Variable (depends on route)
Why Ride It: Twisting tunnels, granite spires, Mt. Rushmore views.

South Dakota’s Black Hills offer one of the most unique riding experiences in the country. The Needles Highway (SD 87) winds through tunnels carved straight into rock formations, with hairpin turns and narrow passes. Pair this with Iron Mountain Road and Custer State Park, and you’ve got a day of riding that feels like something out of a dream.

It’s no wonder hundreds of thousands of bikers flock to nearby Sturgis each August—this area is tailor-made for motorcycles.

6. Going-to-the-Sun Road

Location: Glacier National Park, Montana
Length: 50 miles
Why Ride It: Jaw-dropping views of glacial valleys and waterfalls.

Open only during the warmer months (typically late June to early October), Going-to-the-Sun Road offers a short but stunning ride through the heart of Glacier National Park. Waterfalls, wildlife, and winding elevation make this one of the most scenic roads in the world.

It’s ideal for cruisers and touring bikes. Stop often, take photos, and remember that this road is a national treasure.

7. Cherohala Skyway

Location: Tennessee / North Carolina
Length: 43 miles
Why Ride It: Smooth sweepers, scenic ridges, and less traffic.

Often overshadowed by its neighbor, Tail of the Dragon, the Cherohala Skyway is a hidden gem. It offers high-speed sweepers with much less congestion. The road climbs to over 5,400 feet and passes through the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests (hence the name).

Tip: Combine this ride with the Tail of the Dragon for a full day of high-thrill mountain riding.

8. Coastal Route 1 – Maine to New Hampshire

Location: Northeast Coast
Length: 200+ miles
Why Ride It: Quaint fishing towns, lighthouses, ocean breeze.

The rocky coastline of New England delivers a more laid-back but equally rewarding ride. Lobster shacks, colonial towns, and miles of Atlantic views make this a soul-recharging route. Route 1 is well-paved and accessible, and the small-town vibe is a big change from the usual hustle.

Ride in late spring or early fall to avoid peak tourist season, and enjoy a chilled-out coastal experience.

9. Route 66 (Select Segments)

Location: Illinois to California
Length: 2,448 miles (original route)
Why Ride It: Nostalgia, Americana, and roadside charm.

While the full Route 66 is more of a time capsule than a complete route these days, riding parts of it—especially in Arizona, New Mexico, and California—still captures that classic American road trip feel. Think: neon signs, diners, old motels, and open skies.

Perfect for history buffs and anyone wanting a taste of 20th-century Americana on two wheels.

10. Highway 550 – The Million Dollar Highway

Location: Colorado
Length: 25 miles (between Ouray and Silverton)
Why Ride It: Steep drop-offs, no guardrails, pure adrenaline.

Not for the faint of heart, this stretch of the San Juan Skyway offers breathtaking views and heart-pounding riding. It’s narrow, there are no guardrails, and every turn feels like you’re flying off the edge of the Rockies.

If you’re an experienced rider and want to add a thrill to your 2025 calendar, put this one high on the list.

My Final Thoughts from the Biker Lawyer

These are just ten of the best rides in the United States—but the truth is, every road can be the best road if you’re on two wheels with the wind in your face.

As always, ride safe. Wear protective gear. Maintain your bike. And if you’re ever injured because of someone else’s negligence, know that I’ve got your back—on the road and in the courtroom.

See you out there.🏍️
Norman Gregory Fernandez
Biker Lawyer | Personal Injury Attorney
📍 www.bikerlawblog.com
🌐 www.thepersonalinjury.com

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Biker Lawyer Norman Gregory Fernandez at Yosemite National Park in California (picture edited to cover back-patch)

I was recently thinking about all of the motorcycle rides I have done on my motorcycle over the years, and what rides I would like to do in the future.

Sure it is fun riding to events like the Laughlin River Run each year, but in the end, it is always the same each year.

I was thinking, what would be the ultimate motorcycle run.

 I have read a couple of books by guys that have ridden around the world, however, why ride around the world just for the sake of riding around the world. Besides with the current political climate, and the fact that we are now in 3 wars, (Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya) it would probably not be possible to do a round the world motorcycle run, especially with the whack jobs around the world not liking American’s right now.

So what would be a great motorcycle run? Then a thought came to my mind; one of the best rides I have ever done in my life was through Yosemite, then down the Tioga Pass south to north, then up to Carson City, NV, and up to Lake Tahoe in one marathon 19 hour day.

I have also ridden through some other National Parks as well, not really as a goal, but to get to another destination. Every one of those motorcycle runs was a great ride.

I wonder what it would be like to ride to and through if possible, each National Park in the United States? That would be some great riding right?

Why not ride to each National Park in the United States of America?

Due to my being a personal injury attorney and biker lawyer, there is no way I could do it in one run, let alone during one riding season, because I have to work.

However, if I made it a goal to ride to and through every National Park in the United States of America if possible, I could probably do it over a matter of years.

So there it is; one of the items on my bucket list of life is to ride to and through every National Park in the United States of America.

You have to understand, I came up with this idea this weekend, (March, 19-20, 2011) while looking out of my window at the rain coming down.

I have just decided that instead of always doing the same repetitive motorcycle runs every year, that riding to and through every National Park in the United States would be a great life experience; something that you could write a book about.

I have not even begun to plan or map out how to achieve my goal. I found a website that is simply called National Parks, located at http://www.us-national-parks.net/ that lists all of the national parks, and has website links to each. This is a private site, but it looks pretty good.

Here is the listing of National Parks on that site with their respective website link:

Acadia
American Samoa
Arches
Badlands
Bandelier
Black Canyon
Big Bend
Biscayne
Bryce Canyon
Cabrillo
Canyonlands
Capitol Reef
Carlsbad Caverns
Channel Islands
Crater Lake
Cuyahoga Valley
Death Valley
Denali
Dry Tortugas
Everglades
Gates of the Arctic
Gettysburg
Glacier
Glacier Bay
Grand Canyon
Grand Teton
Great Basin
Great Sand Dunes
Great Smoky Mountains
Guadalupe Mountains
Haleakala
Harpers Ferry
Hawaii Volcanoes
Hot Springs
Isle Royale
Joshua Tree
Katmai
Kenai Fjords
Kobuk Valley
Lake Clark
Lassen Volcanic
Mammoth Cave
Mesa Verde
Mount Rainier
Mount St. Helens
North Cascades
Olympic
Organ Pipe Cactus
Petrified Forest
Point Reyes
Redwood
Rocky Mountain
Saguaro
Sequoia / Kings Canyon
Shenandoah
Theodore Roosevelt
Valley Forge
Virgin Islands
Voyageurs
Wind Cave
Wrangell Saint Elias
Yellowstone
Yosemite
Zion

I figure that this summer I can knock out all of the California National Parks, and maybe even get in the Nevada and Arizona National Parks. I may even be able to do more!

I will be in Hawaii in September so I can knock out the Haleakala, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Parks. Obviously, I will need to rent a Harley while on the Islands.

The national parks in Alaska will probably be the biggest challenge; we will see.

So there it is; I think that I may have found a way around the dull drum of riding to the same events every year.

I will let you all know more about my plan to ride to and through each United States National Park as it comes up. I will report in detail on each ride. I will also take pictures and shoot video as much as possible.

See you on the road.

By California Motorcycle Accident Attorney and Biker Lawyer Norman Gregory Fernandez, © March, 20, 2011

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You may have noticed that the last couple of articles on here have dealt with horrendous motorcycle accidents and crashes. Unlike most of you; my dealing with motorcycle accidents on a daily basis as a biker lawyer and motorcycle accident attorney takes its toll on me mentally, meaning sometimes I think of my clients and their accidents while I ride my Harley Davidson Electra Glide. It is kind of like a mind fuck.

However, after a few miles the bad thoughts leave my mind and I enjoy the ride. Handling motorcycle accident cases throughout California makes me extra careful when I ride, but that is a story for another article.

Lately I have been caught up with both my parents having serious medical issues, my fiancé starting law school, and then herself having a potential serious medical issue pop up, and of course working my clients cases here at the firm. I have not had as much time to ride this summer as I usually do.

However, over the last couple of weeks, I have managed to squeeze in a couple of really decent rides. Last weekend, I jumped on my Harley and rode from Chatsworth, to Palmdale, and then to Lompoc, CA to participate in a Karate Tournament with Grandmaster Vic LeRoux in Lompoc, CA. It was one hell of a long one day turn-around ride, and a great ride if you know what I mean.

The Lompoc run is a great run. Lompoc is above Santa Barbara near Vandenberg A.F.B. off of Highway 1. The only problem with this run that is that lately the traffic has been real bad south of Santa Barbara. They are doing construction or something. I have had to split lanes every time I have done this run all summer on the 101. It really kind of sucks, especially when a big rig truck driver purposefully cuts over so that you cannot pass him in the split. I discussed what happened in an article I wrote below.

Last night; Saturday night, I rode with my fiancé to Hollywood to attend a benefit for a friend in need of surgery. Although it was not a long ride, it was a fun ride, except for being followed by a Los Angeles Sheriffs cruiser for about a mile and a half on Santa Monica Blvd. Hell here I am a law abiding attorney, nothing at all to worry about if I am stopped, I am clean and sober, no tickets at all on my record, and this Sheriffs cruiser is following me for no reason at all other than the fact that I am a biker on a Harley Davidson in Hollywood at 2:00am. I wanted to pull over and just ask him “what the fuck,” but obviously I am not that stupid.

On the way to Hollywood, I ate crow a few times to get out of the way of asshole tailgaters who got way to close to me from behind. Unlike some, my ego is not so big as to put my ass on the line and stay in front of a tailgater who is behind me, just because I have the right of way. In any car v. motorcycle scenario, the motorcycle loses. Yes, I was pissed, but I let the car drive by after I switched lanes, took a couple of deep breaths, and everything was good.

My fiancé and I cruised my old stomping grounds in Hollywood. I lived in Hollywood for about 10 years, including my entire time in law school. I must say that there seems to be many more clubs and much more foot traffic on Hollywood Blvd. then there used to be. I think they have cleaned it up quite nicely.

We ended the night or I should say morning at the world famous Jerry’s Delicatessen on Ventura Blvd. in Studio City. There is nothing like Matzo Ball soup and coffee to end a great evening on. If you want to see celebrities, this is the place to go.

Unlike non bikers, we bikers and motorcyclist have a secret that the rest of the world only dreams about; we have our motorcycles to give us therapy. When shit hits the fan in our lives, all we have to do is jump on our trusty motorcycles and take a ride. I am not talking about posers who jump on their bike to ride a few blocks to a bar, or to ride a few miles to hang out at some event and pose, I am talking about really riding.

Riding a motorcycle at least for me, is one of the most pleasurable things I have in my life. I only wish that god will continue to give me great health and faculties so that I can continue to ride motorcycles for the rest of my life.

At the top of this article you can see a video I took with my fiance’s phone at the Roxy Theater on Saturday night on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, California. Unfortunately the audio got jacked up by the phone. You can however see that it was a great time!

By California Biker Lawyer and Motorcycle Accident Attorney Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq., © 2009

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