Rider’s Journal

Rider’s Journal

by Len Hanger

Farm Country Ride - One of our favorites! Start on the southern end near Peterstown (Monroe County), a nice small community with a good Dairy Queen for lunch. As you work up U.S. Rt. 219, enjoy the slow pace of the farms, many of which are 3rd or 4th generation. During the spring planting season, many local folks search for arrowheads and other relics from early civilizations of Indian tribes. Rt. 219 is known as the Seneca Trail or Warriors Trail, in reference to the Indians who roamed the area before the Europeans arrived. As you near Union, watch for the Indian Creek Covered Bridge. This restored bridge is a great place for a rest and nice photos. In Union, look for the statue to honor the Confederate soldiers who fought during the Civil War. A Confederate monument in Union? Go figure. As you pass through Lewisburg, take the time to stop, shop and eat. There are many great places in town to visit. As you leave Lewisburg, watch for the sign for the Herns Mill Covered Bridge on the left. As you work along the route, the Greenbrier River is on your left. One of America's last undammed rivers, the Greenbrier meanders through scenic rural countryside. All of the roads on this route are well paved, with nice elevation changes and great twisties. Enjoy!

Farm Country Ride (111 miles) – Along U.S. Route 219 you’ll find sweeping turns, rolling hills, scenic vistas and an abundance of historical sites. This is the area where Delaware, Seneca and Cherokee Indians hunted for hundreds of years before the arrival of English settlers. You’ll also find Civil War sites, caverns and charming small towns throughout the region. Near Union, be sure to check out the Indian Creek Covered Bridge one of two remaining covered bridges in Monroe County.

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