The Three Sisters are among the best, most challenging motorcycle roads in the Texas Hill Country. The Sisters are a connecting trio of Texas county roads, Ranch-to-Market Roads (RM) 335, 336, and 337, that form a 100-mile loop around some of the prettiest country Texas has to offer. This route is full of twisties through Texas, so twisty that the Three Sisters are often referred to as the ‘Three Twisted Sisters’.
With light traffic and only quaint, small towns along the route, these three roads frame a picturesque rectangle of twisty and tight asphalt and have provided years of excitement for all bike enthusiasts, sport, touring and cruisers alike.
How many kilometres is it / How long does it take to ride it?
Three Sisters starts in Medina, TX, and offers a 131-mile experience that will change your image of the state of Texas and will usually take under 4 hours to drive.
Are there any accommodation or camping options along the way?
There are motorcycle friendly lodging and cabins close to the Twisted Sisters. You can find them in the towns of Rio Frio, Leakey, Lakehills. The town of Leakey serves as a pivotal point for most Three Sisters rides wherein you can find some biker-friendly accommodation.
Interesting sights on the route?
The route follows canyons and climbs jagged, steep hills; the roads offer many tight, twisty curves with shear drop offs alongside and not much in the way of guardrails. What you will see along the way are the Lost Maples State Park, Garner State Park, Lone Star Motorcycle Museum and Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop.
Where are people able to get fuel when they are riding the route?
Gas up in Leakey as there are not too many gas stations to choose from and where there is a very good motorcycle shop.
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