Originally Posted by
stardognine
Have fun, kids. ✌️ I usually took the 99W through/past Dallas, to avoid all that traffic through Salem itself. 🤔 But there must be close to a zillion different ways to go. 😉
Since they're staying the night in Salem, the planned route is best. 99W through/past Dallas would add another 20+ miles to the trip.
Since I won't be meeting you on Friday out by Hopewell, check out my super secret option of going from Hopewell Rd. > Spring Valley Rd. > Zena Rd. > 221 (which becomes Wallace Rd. as you get closer to Salem). This would be in lieu of going directly from Hopewell Rd. onto 221. Spring Valley Rd. is quiet and pretty scenic, with a little bit of hill climbing, but not too bad. Zena Rd. is flat and straight, like doing a time trial. And you get more shoulder on 221 after Zena Rd.
Spring Valley Community Center Country Garden Club
Spring Valley Road
Quintessential scenic farm/wine country
Spring Valley Road descending down to Zena Road