Motorcyclist USA — September-October 2017

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Ruta Y-150, Torres Del Paine National Park

Some say Torres Del Paine National Park offers the most visually

inspiring motorcycle riding on the planet. “Ruta Y-150” is the

main road into the park, which is located in Chilean Patagonia

near the southern tip of South America. Stunning vistas are the

hallmark of this remote, rugged region. The gigantic granite

peaks seen here stretching skyward are known as “Cuernos

del Paine,” or horns of blue, and—like the “towers” for which

the park is named—are visible on a clear day from the road that

skirts crystal-clear Lake Pehoe. The park attracts many visi-

tors annually, despite harsh weather that can include extremely

high winds. A word of caution: Nearest gas is in Puerto Natales, a

couple of hours from the park entrance. —Matthew Miles

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