From Utah to Maine and back again

**Jared** · 07-20-2012, 01:40 AM

I will be leaving soon for a trip out to Maine. One of my bucket list items is to ride all 50 states on a motorcycle and this trip will help me get closer to that goal. In fact, by the end of the trip I'll have motorcycled through 46 states.

If anyone has any suggestions of places to stay or visit, please let me know or email me at: UtahMotorcyclist@gmail.com

My planned route, is very adjustable but is as follows: Orem, Mt. Rushmore (two nights), Albert Lia, Milwaukee, Chicago, Edinboro (2 nights), Boonville, Tamworth, Port Jervis, Washington DC, Pittsburgh (3 nights), Terre Haute, Liberty (2 nights), Longmont, Orem

http://www.utahmotorcyclist.org/2012...ack-again.html

**manban9888** · 07-20-2012, 02:15 AM

Have a safe and awesome trip. A great bike, the open road in this great country of ours and freedom...Life is sweet

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-20-2012, 04:34 AM

I look forward to your trip reports. Have a fun and safe ride.

Monkeyman · 07-20-2012, 04:50 AM

Be careful. You have to go through Indiana twice and those Hoosiers are idiots.

**GIBBY** · 07-20-2012, 08:12 AM

Hey Jared, have great ride. Unfortunately it appears you will see very little of the beautiful state of Minnesota as your route is on I90. Come back and visit sometime when you can take in the beauty of the Central Lakes region of MN. Ride safe and enjoy.

ponch · 07-20-2012, 09:06 AM

I gave a couple ideas on your facebook page. You really need to get into Maine, specifically 201 up to Canada to get a good ride. The Montauk lighthouse is cool and there are a lot of other destinations on the Island too, but if you are just clipping states, it's tough to see everything worthwhile.

dank · 07-20-2012, 09:09 AM

Looks like a great trip. I suggest that in Wisconsin you swing north around Lake Michigan, cross the Upper Peninsula on route 2, then cross the Mackinaw Bridge and come down through Michigan. Fantastic scenery and great ride. If you haven't seen that area, it is definitely worth the extra day. (If you decide to do that, tell me, and maybe I'll meet you for lunch somewhere along the way.)

Ride safe!!

**Jared** · 07-20-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ponch

I gave a couple ideas on your facebook page. You really need to get into Maine, specifically 201 up to Canada to get a good ride. The Montauk lighthouse is cool and there are a lot of other destinations on the Island too, but if you are just clipping states, it's tough to see everything worthwhile.

Riding each state is definitely part of this ride. If time and founds were unlimited there several places I'd add to the riding. I take a closer look at your suggestions.

In all reality, you could spend a month riding that area.

ponch · 07-20-2012, 09:34 AM

If anyone is going to spend a month riding off 201, they better be riding an adventure/enduro bike. A lot of roads aren't paved and can get rough depending on the time of year. 201 itself is a nice twist road that follows a river at places. Watch out for the moose though...

usranger74 · 07-20-2012, 10:24 AM

Enjoy the trip. Ride safe.

**Jared** · 07-20-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ponch

If anyone is going to spend a month riding off 201, they better be riding an adventure/enduro bike. A lot of roads aren't paved and can get rough depending on the time of year. 201 itself is a nice twist road that follows a river at places. Watch out for the moose though...

Area, meaning the north east US.

**Jared** · 07-20-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dank

Looks like a great trip. I suggest that in Wisconsin you swing north around Lake Michigan, cross the Upper Peninsula on route 2, then cross the Mackinaw Bridge and come down through Michigan. Fantastic scenery and great ride. If you haven't seen that area, it is definitely worth the extra day. (If you decide to do that, tell me, and maybe I'll meet you for lunch somewhere along the way.)

Ride safe!!

That was my original route, but I have family in Edinboro that I've agreed to visit.

dank · 07-20-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

That was my original route, but I have family in Edinboro that I've agreed to visit.

So turn left at Milwaukee, head north up and over the bridge, spend a night in northern Michigan, and roll on into your relatives place right on time.

Trust me....you will not miss riding through Chicago.

desertdog · 07-20-2012, 12:56 PM

Only caution I would offer, is try not to hit Chicago during Morning or afternoon rush hour.
That is the only city I have ever driven in, (not ridden) that makes me uncomfortable.

**Jared** · 07-20-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dank

So turn left at Milwaukee, head north up and over the bridge, spend a night in northern Michigan, and roll on into your relatives place right on time.

Trust me....you will not miss riding through Chicago.

Hmmmm.....that might just work.

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ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	I gave a couple ideas on your facebook page. You really need to get into Maine, specifically 201 up to Canada to get a good ride. The Montauk lighthouse is cool and there are a lot of other destinations on the Island too, but if you are just clipping states, it's tough to see everything worthwhile. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	Looks like a great trip. I suggest that in Wisconsin you swing north around Lake Michigan, cross the Upper Peninsula on route 2, then cross the Mackinaw Bridge and come down through Michigan. Fantastic scenery and great ride. If you haven't seen that area, it is definitely worth the extra day. (If you decide to do that, tell me, and maybe I'll meet you for lunch somewhere along the way.) Ride safe!! __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	If anyone is going to spend a month riding off 201, they better be riding an adventure/enduro bike. A lot of roads aren't paved and can get rough depending on the time of year. 201 itself is a nice twist road that follows a river at places. Watch out for the moose though... __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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