It's been my dream to push the car through corners along winding country roads, but without being in any sort of residential or high traffic area. May I humbly present: Decktertown Turnpike (county rd 650) from the corner of Coleville Lusscroft Rd (519) to 206.
Reposition to the next fun spot, take 206 south to Tuttles Corner Dingmans Rd (560) to Bevans Rd to Walpack Rd (heading south).
Disclosure: I haven't driven this reposition leg yet....I actually took Old Mine Road, but would not recommend, the road isn't in a good shape. They're apparently re-surfacing it, but are likely starting from the section near rt 80.
Follow Walpack Rd south for many GLORIOUS miles. It will transition to Walpack Flatbrook Rd (NPS Rd 615). At the fork, turn left to stay on NP Rd 615, there is a sign saying "road closed 2 miles." It's a lot longer than 2 miles. It ends just before the intersectionof NPS Rd 615 and Old Mine Rd with a cement barricade. Take in the view of the river...make a 180 and high-tail it back outta there. There are no houses, no businesses and I didn't see a single other car (on the dead end road). It's as close to a private test track as I've ever seen. I drove in Smooth the whole way down, then Sprint on the way back. I thought my face was going to fall off a couple of times.
Keep the map screen up so you have an idea of what's coming up. There is ONE hair pin corner that will give you a problem if you're screaming through it. The rest, however, is a rare opportunity to push the car through some corners. The absolute speeds aren't ridiculous (compared to freeway driving) but the rolling hills, the corners and the trees surrounding the road make for spectacular visuals.
If you're NOT a performance oriented driver, it's still a very pretty drive and lets you get to know the car quite well.
Once you turn around, go back to the fork and make a left. NPS Rd 615 becomes Pompey Rd. Make the left at Old Mine Rd to head southwest, parallel to the river (I haven't driven this section yet, but will next time around). It'll loop around to the northeast (best to chart all this on Google Maps), then you make a right (Old Mine Rd) rather than continuing onto NPS Rd 615 (where you would eventually reach the closed section of road from the other side this time). Take Old Mine Rd into Milbrook Village, then take Old Mine Rd all the way to rt80. Other than the section that dead ends at the concrete block, there is a good chance there will be SOME sort of oncoming traffic, so be sure to have good lane discipline at all times...but there are some great straight-line sections with great visibility.
Picture a lot of this, with a variable amount of trees:
Reposition to the next fun spot, take 206 south to Tuttles Corner Dingmans Rd (560) to Bevans Rd to Walpack Rd (heading south).
Disclosure: I haven't driven this reposition leg yet....I actually took Old Mine Road, but would not recommend, the road isn't in a good shape. They're apparently re-surfacing it, but are likely starting from the section near rt 80.
Follow Walpack Rd south for many GLORIOUS miles. It will transition to Walpack Flatbrook Rd (NPS Rd 615). At the fork, turn left to stay on NP Rd 615, there is a sign saying "road closed 2 miles." It's a lot longer than 2 miles. It ends just before the intersectionof NPS Rd 615 and Old Mine Rd with a cement barricade. Take in the view of the river...make a 180 and high-tail it back outta there. There are no houses, no businesses and I didn't see a single other car (on the dead end road). It's as close to a private test track as I've ever seen. I drove in Smooth the whole way down, then Sprint on the way back. I thought my face was going to fall off a couple of times.
Keep the map screen up so you have an idea of what's coming up. There is ONE hair pin corner that will give you a problem if you're screaming through it. The rest, however, is a rare opportunity to push the car through some corners. The absolute speeds aren't ridiculous (compared to freeway driving) but the rolling hills, the corners and the trees surrounding the road make for spectacular visuals.
If you're NOT a performance oriented driver, it's still a very pretty drive and lets you get to know the car quite well.
Once you turn around, go back to the fork and make a left. NPS Rd 615 becomes Pompey Rd. Make the left at Old Mine Rd to head southwest, parallel to the river (I haven't driven this section yet, but will next time around). It'll loop around to the northeast (best to chart all this on Google Maps), then you make a right (Old Mine Rd) rather than continuing onto NPS Rd 615 (where you would eventually reach the closed section of road from the other side this time). Take Old Mine Rd into Milbrook Village, then take Old Mine Rd all the way to rt80. Other than the section that dead ends at the concrete block, there is a good chance there will be SOME sort of oncoming traffic, so be sure to have good lane discipline at all times...but there are some great straight-line sections with great visibility.
Picture a lot of this, with a variable amount of trees:
? I didn't check out the map, how long is the drive?
