Somehow riding a motorcycle is a more intimate way to connect with nature and your surroundings. Perhaps its the air gliding past your body or the relationship you form with the people and places you pass through. Near Houston, you have plenty of choices for a smooth, exciting ride. Hit the throttle and twist and turn your way through these amazing motorcycle journeys in southeast Texas.
Galveston Island and Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge
Hop on your hog and head south on I-45 until you reach Galveston Island. While the commute out of the city isn’t for the faint of heart, once you reach the island, you’re met with a sea breeze and coastal waters that provide calm and a time for reflection. Head southwest down the Termini-San Luis Pass Road, which takes you along Galveston Island’s most famous beaches.
This road eventually turns into the Bluewater Highway where you can continue your journey until you reach Seaside Beach. From there, head north into the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge. While cruising through the park, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to see birds, waterfowl, and over 100,000 Canadian geese, which migrate here every winter. At the end of this leg of the journey, stop by some of the small towns such as Liverpool, Iowa Colony, or Rosharon on your way back to the Space City.
Approximate Time: 3 hours, 20 minutes
Distance Traveled: 160 miles
Sam Houston National Forest
Located about an hour north of Houston is scenic Sam Houston National Forest. Hardwood trees line the forest as you weave your way through the park. The forest has several entrances and exits, allowing you to explore the area as you wish, but if you exit on the west end of the park, you’re greeted with rolling hills and seasonal wildflowers. The forest offers plenty of opportunities to see white-tailed deer, quail, doves, and the rare and endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. With plenty of stops and places to stretch along the drive, it’s an ideal choice for beginner and intermediate riders.
Approximate Time: 4 hours
Distance Traveled: 150 miles
Texas Hill Country
If you’re willing to make the trek west into Texas Hill Country, you’re rewarded with some of the best riding in Texas. Just northwest of Fredericksburg is the Willow City Loop, often regarded as Texas’ finest motorcycle-riding areas. This 20-mile loop takes you through the hilly countryside, where you have numerous opportunities to see wildflowers and other flora and fauna.
You’ll also get the chance to visit the quaint Texas town of Willow City, where you can stop in for a bite to eat and enjoy the charm of small-town Texas. Hills and curves are a bit more demanding, but at a proper speed, you shouldn’t have any problems.
Approximate Time: 8 hours
Distance Traveled: 475 miles
From the beachside roads along the Gulf of Mexico to the river road running alongside the Rio Grande, these motorcycle rides are just a thrilling way to spend your time. They’re a memorable moment you won’t soon forget.
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