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Claw of the Dragon
The Claw of the Dragon is a series of 6 riding loops in the Western part of Virginia.  There are 5 small loops and 1 large loop that circles the other 5 loops.  This entire part of Virginia provides an abundance of amazing roads, and these routes highlight and connect some of the best.
 
Bastion Loop:
Location:  Western Virginia
Approximate Mileage:  100  miles
Estimated Riding Time:  2.5 Hours 
Surface:  Paved
 
Attractions:  Burke’s Garden, Burkes Garden Artisan Guild, Burkes Garden General Store, Big Walker Lookout, Back of the Dragon (North End).
 
Bland Loop:
Location:  Western Virginia
Approximate Mileage:  70  miles
Estimated Riding Time:  1.75 Hours 
Surface:  Paved
 
Attractions:  Big Walker Lookout
 
Galax Loop:
Location:  Western Virginia
Approximate Mileage:  80  miles
Estimated Riding Time:  2.0 Hours 
Surface:  Paved
 
Attractions:  Galax Station, Fries Historic Dam, Ivanhoe Iron Furnace, Jackson Ferry Shot Tower, J. Sidna Allen House
 
Marion Loop:
Location:  Western Virginia
Approximate Mileage:  110  miles
Estimated Riding Time:  3.0 Hours 
Surface:  Paved
 
Attractions:  Pat Jennings Visitor Center, Grayson Highlands State Park, Walker Mountain Overlook
 
Whytheville Loop:
Location:  Western Virginia
Approximate Mileage:  60  miles
Estimated Riding Time:  1.5 Hours 
Surface:  Paved
 
Attractions:   Rural Retreat Depot
 
Outer Loop:
Location:  Western Virginia
Approximate Mileage:  235  miles
Estimated Riding Time:  5.5 Hours 
Surface:  Paved

Attractions:   Galax Station, Grayson Highlands State Park, Burkes Garden

Claw of the Dragon

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  • If you are riding with a group, we ask that every person using our route for navigation purchase their own copy.

     

    In order to encourage this, we are happy to offer a discount for group purchases. Please contact us after purchasing 1 item at full price, and we will set up a coupon code that will give everyone in your group 50% off of the same item.

  •  Our digital routes are designed to operate in most GPS devices. In addition to GPSs, our routes should work with several smartphone apps.

     

    We have tested many Smartphone Apps and here is what we have found:

     

    Please Note

    • Some Smartphone Apps require a paid version to allow importing routes.
    • Testing was for ‘Follow the Line” only, not “Turn by Turn”.
    • If you use an app not listed below, let us know and we will try to test it for you.
    • We are not experts on Smartphone Apps. We will try to answer any and all questions, but there may be better resources online.

     

    Apps That Will Work With Our Routes:

     

    • REVER
    • Scenic (IOS Only)
    • Kurviger (Android Only)
    • Detecht
    • OsmAnd
    • Avenza
    • Calimoto
    • Gaia
    • Ride with GPS
    • GPS Tracks
    • InRoute
    • Harley Davidson
    • Indian Ride Command
    • My Triumph
    • GPX Viewer 2
    • Garmin Explore

     

    Apps That Will NOT Work With Our Routes:

     

    • Google Maps
    • Apple Maps
    • Waze
    • Riser
    • ESR (Eat Sleep Ride)
    • RoadTrippers
    • Sygic
    • Guru
    • Road Warrior Route Planner

     

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