The Claw of the Dragon is a series of 6 riding loops in the Western part of Virginia.  There are 5 small loops and 1 large loop that circles the other 5 loops.  This entire part of Virginia provides an abundance of amazing roads, and these routes highlight and connect some of the best.
 
Bastion Loop:
Location:  Western Virginia
Approximate Mileage:  100  miles
Estimated Riding Time:  2.5 Hours 
Surface:  Paved
 
Attractions:  Burke’s Garden, Burkes Garden Artisan Guild, Burkes Garden General Store, Big Walker Lookout, Back of the Dragon (North End).
 
Bland Loop:
Location:  Western Virginia
Approximate Mileage:  70  miles
Estimated Riding Time:  1.75 Hours 
Surface:  Paved
 
Attractions:  Big Walker Lookout
 
Galax Loop:
Location:  Western Virginia
Approximate Mileage:  80  miles
Estimated Riding Time:  2.0 Hours 
Surface:  Paved
 
Attractions:  Galax Station, Fries Historic Dam, Ivanhoe Iron Furnace, Jackson Ferry Shot Tower, J. Sidna Allen House
 
Marion Loop:
Location:  Western Virginia
Approximate Mileage:  110  miles
Estimated Riding Time:  3.0 Hours 
Surface:  Paved
 
Attractions:  Pat Jennings Visitor Center, Grayson Highlands State Park, Walker Mountain Overlook
 
Whytheville Loop:
Location:  Western Virginia
Approximate Mileage:  60  miles
Estimated Riding Time:  1.5 Hours 
Surface:  Paved
 
Attractions:   Rural Retreat Depot
 
Outer Loop:
Location:  Western Virginia
Approximate Mileage:  235  miles
Estimated Riding Time:  5.5 Hours 
Surface:  Paved

Attractions:   Galax Station, Grayson Highlands State Park, Burkes Garden