| Texas Highway 16 it seems is the
road to everywhere in the Hill Country. Highway 16 in the Hill
Country runs from San Antonio northward through Bandera, Medina,
Kerrville, Fredericksburg and then further Northward towards Llano and
beyond.
The section of Texas 16 we are covering here is the area
from Kerrville south to Bandera. I like to call Highway 16 the road to
everywhere. From Kerrville you can take it North to
Fredericksburg, Luckenbach, Enchanted Rock, Willow Loop and
points further North, such as Llano.
Heading South out of Kerrville you can take 16 to
connect with the 3's (335, 336, and 337) or FM 470 which will take you
to Tarpley and Utopia and then to the best kept secret in the Hill
Country... FM 1050. Take FM 1050 all the way to Leakey. FM 1050 is
another great Hill Country road with lots of twisty turns for you to
enjoyment. If you elect to stay on Highway 16 and not take any side
trips it will take you take it all the way to Bandera, the Cowboy
Capital of Texas. Once in Bandera you can take 173 South and head
towards Hondo which is another nice ride and takes about 30 minutes to
complete from Bandera.
If you
are a new rider or lack much riding experience then Texas 16 South out
of Kerrvile is NOT be the ride for you. Once you get about 12 miles
South of Kerrville 16 crosses over the Medina Mountain and that is not
a road for beginners to be on. There are some very tight turns going up
and over the mountain. If you are an experienced rider, take this route
for some exciting riding and breathtaking scenery but head the warnings
about the turns and 15 mph speed limit. Any faster and you may not make
the turn. If we have recently had any heavy rains be careful of loose
gravel on the turns. You won't be disappointed on this ride.
 There are some nice places to stop along the way on
16. The first stop you might consider is Koyote Ranch. They welcome
bikers with open arms and have available food, beer, gasoline and a
very pleasant relaxed atmosphere not to mention, excellent lodging for
the visiting motorcyclist.
The next stop is in Medina at the Cider Mill and Country
Store. Stop in for some coffee and fresh homemade apple pie or to just
look around at the unique apple products they carry. If you are heading
to Leakey or Vanderpool via 337, you will see the sign for 337 when you
come into Medina on your right. If you need fuel, this would be a very
wise time to refuel, since there are not any other places to fuel up
before reaching Leakey or points to the south such as Bandera. Now
would be a good time to purchase fuel.
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Luckenbach
is famous for its dance hall, unique post office/gift shop and live
country music played under the cool shade trees directly behind the
post office.
