Way Out West (WOW) you’ll find mountains, forests, babbling brooks, wildlife, (85%) sparsely traveled roads, historic “furnaces”, quiet, and climbs. It’s worth the extra drive, now and then. With 8500 feet of climb, this ride is great training for the Mountain Momma or the Civil War Century.

Directions from the DC area to the ride start:

• 1) Take I-66 East from the DC area for 64.5 miles after crossing the beltway.
• 2) Merge onto I-81 S via EXIT 1A on the LEFT toward ROANOKE and continue for 27 miles.
• 3) Take the VA-292 / VA-703 exit- EXIT 273- toward MT JACKSON / BASYE for 0.2 miles
• 4) Turn LEFT onto VA-292 / CONICVILLE RD for 0.3 miles.
  Byline:

  GCMoore
  Starting Location:

  Mt. Jackson, Main St.& King St., VA
  Miles:

  71