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Our next ride takes us south on Highway 16 to
Medina then on to Vanderpool and Leakey on Ranch Road
337. Ranch Road 337 is NOT for the faint of heart. This
road follows canyons and climbs over mountains and has
so many tight twisty curves that I lost count. If you
are an experienced rider, then this is the road for you.
If you like scenic views this is the ride to take.
 Ranch
Road 337 was also voted #1 road to ride in Texas by Ride
Texas Magazine© readers and rightly so. It is a
great road to ride..
As
you leave Kerrville head South on 16 across the Guadalupe
River towards Medina. The ride is about 30 miles. When
you reach Medina take a right on to Ranch Road 337.
Ranch Road 337 will take you through Vanderpool and then
on to Leakey, TX. On this ride we will take a side trip
to The Lone Star Motorcycle Museum. Continue on 337
until you reach Ranch Road 187 at Vanderpool. Turn right
on to Ranch Road 187N and continue for 4 miles and the
Lone Star Motorcycle Museum will be on the left. This is
a worthwhile side trip and will only detour you for a
few miles.
The
Lone Star Motorcycle Museum displays a wonderful
collection of motorcycles from around the world dating
from the 1910's to modern. It will be a very enjoyable
stop on this trip. Inside the museum is the "Ace
Cafe". The Ace Cafe offers Gourmet
Hamburgers, Aussie meat pies, salads, deserts and hot
and cold drinks. Bring your camera for this stop.
Admission to the museum is $5.00 for adults.
After you leave The Lone
Star Motorcycle Museum, head south on 187 until you
reach Ranch Road 337. Turn right and continue on to
Leakey. The stretch of road from Vanderpool to Leaky is
a motorcycle enthusiasts dream. It has a lot of sharp
turns, hills and scenic views. The trip from Vanderpool
to Leakey is about 35 miles. You will more than likely
encounter many motorcycles on this stretch of road so
please be careful and enjoy the ride.
 When you reach Leakey, at
the intersection of 337 and 83 continue straight on 337 for 1/4
of a mile and you will see the NEW Frio Canyon
Motorcycle Stop. They just opened this new location in
April of 2007. Stopping at the Frio Canyon
Motorcycle Stop while in Leakey is just one of those
stops you just have to make. To quote the owners, Bob
and Robin Albright, "Our place has became an oasis
in the middle of nowhere." It's a fun place to
visit and rest for spell.
The owners are wonderful
people and make all visitors feel welcome. The Frio
Canyon Motorcycle Stop provides a wealth of information about
where to ride and what to see and you can even buy Hill
Country maps that have an amazing amount of information. They can also give you more information about
riding the rest of the "Three Sisters" (335, 336 & 337). The Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop isn’t
really a motorcycle shop, but they do carry items
that might help you get by in a pinch along with food, drinks,
Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop T-shirts and gifts.
When you leave the Frio
Canyon Motorcycle Stop you can continue riding the 3's armed
with the information they provided or follow the route
below back to Hunt, Ingram and then Kerrville. If you need
fuel at this point, refuel before leaving Leakey.
Back to Kerrville:
From The Frio Canyon Bike
Stop take Highway 83 north until you reach Highway 39.
Take highway 39 all the way back to Hunt. The
ride on Highway 39 has many curves along with low water
crossings and crisscrosses the South Fork of the Guadalupe River many
times. Be VERY careful on Highway 39 as it is very easy
to get caught up in the scenery and miss one of the many
turns the road takes. When you reach the end of Highway
39 you will be in Ingram, TX. just west of Kerrville at
the Intersections of Highway 39 and Highway 27.
Stop at the "Old
Ingram Loop" at the end of Highway 39 in Ingram.
Park your bike and enjoy the walk. You will be able to
see craftsmen and artists at work. Finished pieces are
always ready for purchase. Retail shops offer a variety
of excellent quality merchandise, including antiques,
pottery, leather goods, furniture, copper, wood
carvings, and jewelry and so many other original
choices.
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The
Lone Star Motorcycle Museum displays a wonderful
collection of motorcycles from around the world dating
from the 1910's to modern.
