Ottawa to key west Florida by motorcycle, must ride the tail of the Dragon and stay on west side of Florida

A massive ride from the Canadian capital down through the Appalachians to the southernmost point of the US, hitting the world's best moto roads.

5days
8stops
Day 1: Day 1 · Crossing the Border
2 stops
Ottawa Departure
08:00
Letchworth State Park
15:00
Day 2: Day 2 · Blue Ridge Bound
1 stops
Front Royal
16:00
Day 3: Day 3 · Taming the Dragon
2 stops
Tail of the Dragon
13:00
Cherohala Skyway
15:30
Day 4: Day 4 · Gulf Coast Descent
1 stops
Crystal River
17:00
Day 5: Day 5 · The Overseas Highway
2 stops
Seven Mile Bridge
14:00
Key West
17:00

Ottawa to key west Florida by motorcycle, must ride the tail of the Dragon and stay on west side of Florida

A massive ride from the Canadian capital down through the Appalachians to the southernmost point of the US, hitting the world's best moto roads.

  1. Day 1 · Crossing the Border

    Long haul south to clear the border and get some miles behind you.

    • Ottawa Departure

      Kickstands up early to beat the city traffic.

    • Letchworth State Park

      The Grand Canyon of the East. Great twisty roads inside.

  2. Day 2 · Blue Ridge Bound

    Transitioning from NY slab to the rolling hills of PA and VA.

    • Front Royal

      The gateway to the Blue Ridge. Prep for epic views tomorrow.

  3. Day 3 · Taming the Dragon

    This is it—318 curves in 11 miles. Pure adrenaline.

    • Tail of the Dragon

      Focus up. Don't cross the double yellow line.

    • Cherohala Skyway

      Sweeping high-speed curves to cool down after the Dragon.

  4. Day 4 · Gulf Coast Descent

    Leaving the mountains for the flat, humid Gulf breeze.

    • Crystal River

      Welcome to the West Side. Keep an eye out for manatees.

  5. Day 5 · The Overseas Highway

    The ultimate bridge run. 113 miles of ocean views.

    • Seven Mile Bridge

      The highlight of the ride. Ocean on both sides.

    • Key West

      You made it! Park the bike and grab a slice of pie.