Ranch Road 170 - Texas

Rider Comments:

• "170 is a real Jewel!! The Presidio to Terlingua portion has a road construction detour that is 1.8 miles long due to flooding. Take the detour, it is rocky and hilly, but passable. I did it on my LT 1200. Easy does it as the road condition is not for fast company, but for enjoyment! And enjoy you shall be rewarded in spades! Make darn sure you have gas, as all these locations on the map do not have gas stations etc. You are about 75 miles from any gas, so ya can't say you weren't warned. In Terlingua, there is gas and eateries. Make sure you go into the Ghost town part... Deer and Javelinas are all over, so there is another hazard to be aware of." - Michael Haught (1/11/09)
• "This is one very cool ride! One of the finest roads as far as scenic views, and putting riding skills to the test! Beware of bee hives right along side of the roads...I got stung 4 times! But still had a blast! Every rise I rode up over provided a vista view worthy of a photo! Too cool!" - Rodney (1/6/08)
• "One of the finest rides in Texas and getting there is half the fun. Lots of wildlife including wild donkeys and javalina. Night rides are not recommended. Speed Limits should be followed closely as this is not a road for racing. Be ready for rocks in the road half way thru the next blind curve. TxDOT does a great job but they can't be everywhere all the time. Stop at Contrabano, a made for movie village right on the river, great place for pictures." - Ron on the Rio Grande (9/18/07)
• "Very twisty, lots of curves. One very steep grade and a small creek crossing it. Follows the Rio Grande river. Fun road." - Glenn Wilson (4/25/07)
• "Prettiest road in Texas. Was so much fun I turned around and went back the same way. Hills, twisty, dry, hot to warm year around. NO GAS, take your time!" - Rider from El Paso, Texas (12/5/06)
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