Riding the sweepers on Northern Virginia’s historic Snickersville Turnpike

by Mark Poesch, DC Motorcycle Travel Examiner

Snickersville Turnpike is an historic road that traces its origins all the way back to pre-Civil War era.  35 MPH most of the way, running roughly parallel to 55 MPH Rt. 28, it’s primarily useful to locals, and tourists looking for countryside scenery or historic sites along the Turnpike.  Sixteen miles of twists and turns make the drive somewhat arduous for the commuter, so the road is lightly trafficked.

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