These roads go through some rural areas around Abilene. The views are the most amazing in Texas, but the roads are some of the best in the area.
Rating:
Hazards:
Watch for locals hugging the center of the county roads.
Places to stop:
Abilene is always a good place to have a bite to eat.
Distance:
Approx. 100 miles
Route:
1. Leaving Abilene, take Tx-351 northeast.
2. A little over two miles on Tx-351, turn left onto FM-1082.
3. Turn left onto FM-1082 for two miles.
4. Turn left onto FM-600/FM-1082 for less than one mile.
5. Turn left back onto FM-1082.
6. Upon entering Hawley, turn left on Ave E/ RR-1226 for less than a quarter mile.
7. At the intersection with US-277, turn left for one mile.
8. From US-277, turn right onto RR-605/ FM-605.
9. Turn left onto FM-126 towards Merkel.
10. In Merkel, turn left on Tx-39, and then back onto RR-126/ Ash St.
11. Tx-126 turns into RR-126 just before FM-89, turn left on FM-89.
12. FM-89 turns into RR-89, ride it past Lake Abilene and through Abilene State Park towards Buffalo Gap.
13. Stay on FM-89 through Buffalo Gap into Abilene.