"facw" (facw)
11/14/2019 at 08:04 • Filed to: Maps, Roads
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"facw" (facw)
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Pie Posted this over in the
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Sort of interesting though I’m bothered by the fact that at least for Massachusetts, the route shown on the map is completely wrong.
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Anyway, not sure how accurate this is it seems like the obvious metric would be average vehicle miles traveled per mile of road, but mildly interesting at least.
Just Jeepin'
> facw
11/14/2019 at 08:32 |
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You know how to get my attention. Thanks!
Chuckles
> facw
11/14/2019 at 08:40 |
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I am a little skeptical of PA's contribution, route 32. It is definitely scenic, as it follows along the Delaware river and past the point where Washington made the famous crossing. But loneliest? It's not far from Philly, and has several popular stops along the way. Something out in the empty middle part of the state seems more likely to be lonely. Try driving 32 on a nice Sunday in the summer and tell me how lonely you feel.
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facw
> Chuckles
11/14/2019 at 08:40 |
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Yeah, that looked a little weird to me as well.
ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability
> facw
11/14/2019 at 08:41 |
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The one in Indiana is an hour away from me. I know what I'm doing this weekend!
ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
> facw
11/14/2019 at 08:41 |
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For NM, I’d say it’s a bit dubious . There isn’t a state road 56 in the portion of NM the map shows, but there is a state road 456. I’d bet my next paycheck that there are lesser traveled state roads than it out in various parts of Western NM.
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ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability
> Just Jeepin'
11/14/2019 at 08:41 |
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I’m gonna go drive the one in Indiana this weekend. You game?
TysMagic
> facw
11/14/2019 at 08:52 |
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US-50 in Utah looks like an absolute blast of a way to drive through UT.
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Just Jeepin'
> ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability
11/14/2019 at 09:05 |
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That’s a bit far for me this weekend but I’d be interested in a trip report.
Dogsatemypants
> facw
11/14/2019 at 09:09 |
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I just found out i have already driven my state's. Can confirm, it was beautiful. Sr 127 in wa is a great scenic route to take back home from the combine derby in lind
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ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability
> Just Jeepin'
11/14/2019 at 10:01 |
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Sure!
davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> facw
11/14/2019 at 10:01 |
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Pretty sure 50 through Arizona
is lonelier than 50 through Utah.
Future next gen S2000 owner
> facw
11/14/2019 at 10:01 |
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I’m never lonely when I go for a drive on a deserted road. I always have a passenger in the trunk......I’ve said too much.
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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> TysMagic
11/14/2019 at 10:03 |
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Hwy
50 = I-70 for more than half of Utah.
functionoverfashion
> facw
11/14/2019 at 10:19 |
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It’s definitely an interesting list, but maybe just “less-traveled scenic routes” would be more accurate.
Also, 2 of the 3 pics for Route 2 in NH are not from Route 2. Clearly one is the Mt Washington Auto Road (top) -which sees far less traffic than Route 2, by the way . Then bottom left is from the top of King Ravine looking down in the distance at Route 2, where the trailhead is. Still, Route 2 is beautiful - you’re looking up at these mountains from the north side on a clear day.
PowderHound
> facw
11/14/2019 at 10:23 |
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Hmmm 212 in Wyoming is beartooths Highway. I’ve been there. It sees quite a bit of traffic being connected to Yellowstone at one end.
DipodomysDeserti
> facw
11/14/2019 at 10:26 |
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The 160 is a great drive. I once came upon a group of Germans driving vintage Harley Davi dsons on that road. There’s a bunch of old, abandoned stuff out that way, and a very talented graf fi ti/wheat paste artist who’s been tagging up everything on the 160, 89 and 89A.
CTSenVy
> facw
11/14/2019 at 10:39 |
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Nebraska’s are wrong and so are Iowa’s. The article mentioned having issues with geotags.
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CTSenVy
> CTSenVy
11/14/2019 at 10:42 |
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With that said Highway 73 in South Dakota was a very cool way to spend a Friday morning earlier this year.
HammerheadFistpunch
> facw
11/14/2019 at 10:46 |
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Utah US 50... I.e. I70? For real? Its not I15 but its pretty busy, and its not like Utah doesn’t have a lot quieter highways that a US interstates.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> facw
11/14/2019 at 10:50 |
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im also enjoying when you click on the second link and find Utah
Text says - US Route 50. Map shows - US 89 300 miles away from US-50
For Sweden
> facw
11/14/2019 at 11:28 |
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I can already hear the libertarians crying
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For Sweden
> facw
11/14/2019 at 11:31 |
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I dropped a pin on Montana Route 19 and found this!
ranwhenparked
> Chuckles
11/14/2019 at 11:35 |
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Yeah, 32 gets pretty jammed in the summer, and I don’t think there’s any time of year where you won’t have at least a few other cars behind and in front of you.
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Chuckles
> ranwhenparked
11/14/2019 at 11:40 |
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Especially near New Hope. Are you in that part of the world?
BigBlock440
> Chuckles
11/14/2019 at 11:41 |
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The fact that it’s a double yellow would automatically disqualify it, and all the houses/tourist stops mean there’s people there. Tons of roads running through state forests that are “lonelier ”. Even if it has to be a numbered highway to be considered a “road”, there’s definitely less traffic in the north-central part of the state, like 872 or 144. And labeling it as 10th loneliest in the country ?
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ranwhenparked
> Chuckles
11/14/2019 at 11:42 |
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I grew up in Bucks County, moved away about 6 years ago, but still n ot that far away now. Used to work summers at a place near Point Pleasant when I was in college.
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Chuckles
> BigBlock440
11/14/2019 at 11:45 |
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120 is a nice scenic road beyond Lock Haven. Definitely less traveled than 32.
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Chuckles
> ranwhenparked
11/14/2019 at 11:46 |
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Nice. I'm in Lehigh County. Moved away for 5 years but moved back in 2016.
fhrblig
> facw
11/16/2019 at 19:58 |
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I drive on US 385 in eastern Colorado fairly often for work. It’s awesome to drive on a road for a while and never have to pass anyone.