8 Stops You Shouldn’t Miss on the Virginia Maple Syrup Trail

Motorcycle traveling is a great way to learn more about the areas you visit. For instance, did you know Virginia produces maple syrup?

Canada might be more famous for its syrup, but that doesn’t make Virginia’s maple syrup producers any less hardworking—or their product any less delicious. The locals are rightly proud of their state’s sweet, sticky goo and highlight it with the Virginia Maple Syrup Trail.

The trail takes you to seven maple syrup-producing locations (or sugar camps, as they’re called) to learn more about and sample local maple syrup products.

There’s no official route for the trail, so we put together this fun 80-mile motorcycle jaunt out of Monterey, VA, that covers the entirety of the Virginia Maple Syrup Trail.

Sugar Tree Country Store and Sugar House

Sugar Tree Country Store and Sugar House, located in the village of McDowell, lets you taste delicious local syrupy goods in a truly historical setting. The store (which is still active) dates back to the early 19th century and the charming building is worth a visit on its own.

Today, Sugar Tree uses modern reverse osmosis methods to produce high-quality maple syrup. Yet, they haven’t forgotten about the importance of tradition and process that syrup into tried and true old-fashioned goodies.