KY-80 Southern Kentucky Corridor
Kentucky Route 80 is the state's longest highway at 483 miles, running the full width of southern Kentucky from the Mississippi River at Columbus to the Virginia state line near Elkhorn City. The western section through the Land Between the Lakes runs concurrent with US-68 and is part of the Kentucky Scenic Byways system. The recommended motorcycle segment runs roughly 100 miles from Somerset east through Hazard and into the mountains toward Breaks Interstate Park — sweeping turns, small hills, light traffic (most through traffic uses the Cumberland Expressway), and a mix of farmland, forest, and river bottomland. The eastern terminus near Elkhorn City delivers riders to the doorstep of Breaks Interstate Park, one of the most dramatic canyon viewpoints east of the Rockies.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Combs
Small eastern Kentucky town at the western trailhead of this corridor, a good place to fuel up before heading out.
Crawford Mountain
A notable peak along the route offering elevated views of the surrounding forested ridgelines.
Hyden
The largest town along the route and the Leslie County seat, with services, food, and fuel available.
Garrard
Quiet rural community at the eastern end of the corridor marking the conclusion of the ride.
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Runs are rider-logged & GPS-traced in the app
Ride your own ride — times are rider-logged & GPS-traced, never a race on public roads.
Shot by the riders who've run it.
Riders upload photos to their profile and tag the road or stop — tagged shots show up here automatically.