The world’s best roads are on the Backroads of Appalachia
From peak to valley, the Appalachian Mountains offer awe-inspiring natural beauty. The people of Appalachia are warm and welcoming – you won’t find friendlier folks anywhere else.
Through motorsports-focused tourism, we work to drive economic development and opportunity in the poverty-stricken areas of Appalachia.
We encourage you to explore the communities along your route to grab a bite to eat, do some shopping, or stay the night. We welcome your support of local businesses, which provide jobs, relieve poverty, and improve the quality of life for the people of Appalachia.
Explore the Routes
Backroads of Appalachia consists of 50+ routes with more than 4,500 miles of roadway. Along the routes, there are more than 1,200 points of interest, including places to stay, eat, and play.
Backroads of Appalachia is not affiliated with or endorsed by Backroads, a California-based tour operator which arranges and conducts travel programs throughout the world.