Time to dust of the c***a or coupe and head out to the beautiful Shenandoah Mountains for a Skyline Drive cruise. After this winter, I am sure ready to get out and start off the 2010 driving season with a nice spring cruise.
Don Flanigin and I did a recon trip of the route this past weekend and we were impressed with the route and the scenery.
When is it?
Saturday, April 24th Sure hope that the weather will be in our favor. The rain date will be Saturday, May 8th. If all fails because of inclement weather, the cruise will be cancelled.
Cruise Route
Meet at the Sheetz gas station on Rt. 15 in Haymarket at 11:00 a.m.Directions: Take I-66 west to Rt. 15 (Exit #40). Turn left onto Rt. 15 at the top of the exit ramp. Look for the Sheetz on your left @ the second traffic light.
1. Depart Sheetz 11:15 a.m. Take Rt. 15 South.
2. At the end of Rt. 15, turn right onto Rt. 29 towards Warrenton
3. Veer right onto Rt. 29/Rt. 15 towards Warrenton (you'll see signs for this). Drive through Warrenton.
4. Turn right onto Rt. 211 west towards Shenandoah National Park.
5. At the top of the mountain, turn right into the Thornton Gap entrance to Skyline Drive.
6. Once you are on Skyline Drive, we'll make a rest/photo stop at the Pass Mountain Overlook(on the left side of the road). After @ 15 min. break, continue north on Skyline Drive.
7. Turn left into Dicky Ridge Visitor Centerfor the 2nd rest/photo stop. After @ a 15 min. break, continue north on Skyline Drive.
8. Once you exit the north end of the park at Front Royal, turn right onto Rt. 340.
9. Stay in the left lane to continue on Rt. 340 through town. Follow signs for Rt. 340/522.
10. Continue on Rt. 340/522 until you're on the north side of I-66.
11. Once you pass under I-66 look for a shopping center on your right, Riverton Commons. You will see a Mexican restaurant at the far end of the shopping center. Turn right at the first light onto Country Club Road, then turn right into the shopping center. The restaurant will be on your left. Park in the lot beside the restaurant. I anticipate a 2:00 p.m. arrival for lunch.
