More from HOT ROD! David Freiburger Recommends Taking a Road Trip on Route 66 If cabin fever is starting to set in, wed like to remind you of a great way to keep a 6-foot distance between yourself and your fellow humans: Go take a solo drive. In our travels, weve found some of the best roads in America, and this list has half a dozen of our favoritesroads that are not only challenging, but not overly crowded, even when people arent sheltering in place. A little conscience-clearing disclaimer: If your locality is restricting non-essential travel, please obey those mandates. Also, dont drive like a loon. Emergency services folks have more important things to do than peel you off a tree and treat you for blunt-force trauma. Remember, you dont have to drive at crazy speeds to have a good timetake it slow, concentrate on your technique, and enjoy the scenery and the solitude. Palmdale, California: The All-Stars Test Route When the time comes to wring out the years best cars for Automobile sannual All-Stars Competition , they go to Palmdale, California. The 31-mile loop starts where Elizabeth Lake Road meets San Francisquito Canyon Road. Drivers head southeast on SanFranCan, then turn left on the brilliantly named Spunky Canyon Road. Cruise slowly through townwait for it, wait for itthen Spunky Canyon narrows down and turns up the volume with epic curves and plenty of elevation changes. The road T-bones Bouquet Canyon Road, where you turn left for some high-speed action (never exceeding the speed limit, of course, officer). At Elizabeth Lake Road, turn left, cruising gently as you contemplate the consequences of your life decisions, then hang a left on San Francisquito and do it all over again. Port Jervis, New York: Delaware Scenic Byway Ninety miles northwest of New York City is Port Jervis, gateway to the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway 70 miles of squiggly pavement that traces the Delaware River as it divides New York from Pennsylvania. Most traffic sticks to Route 17 (itself the scenic alternative to the Thruway), so chances are youll have the curves and the beautiful views all to yourself. There are plenty of places where its safe to stop, get out, and enjoy the dramatic scenery and the solitude. Some of the best views can be found at the Hawks Nest near the southern terminus, where the road clings to the mountain with the Delaware running far below. Denver, Colorado: Mount Evans Scenic Byway If youre afraid of heights, dont bother with this one. The Mt. Evans Scenic Byway is the highest paved road in North America, climbing some 9,000 feet over its 27-mile length to the summit of Mt. Evans where youll park your car 14,130 feet above sea level15 feet higher than the summit of Pikes Peak, located about 90 miles south. The drive up Mt. Evans passes through five climate zones, and the views, as you can imagine, are breathtaking. So is the altitude, so make sure you prepare properly and are in good physical condition. Route 103 breaks off from I-70 about 35 minutes west of Denver, and the road to the top is usually only open from Memorial Day to Labor Day (check its status on this Forest Service site ). The drive can get crowded on summer weekends, but with the populations at home lately, you might get it to yourself. Ozark, Arkansas: Pig Trail Scenic Byway The Pig Trail Scenic Byway is a 25-or-so mile route through the Ozarks that is legendary in the region, both for its curvy pavement and its nonstop beautiful scenery. Head north out of Ozark, Arkansas on AR-23, and the magic begins just past I-40 as you enter the Ozark National Forest, and continues all the way until 23 runs into AR-16. The foliage is spectacular, though the pavement can be rough and the road can get crowded on weekends. Drive carefully, as this is a popular road with motorcyclists. Malibu, California: Route 23, Decker Rd./Westlake Blvd. Malibu is a home to many of the best roads in America, and while our favorite area road (The Snake on Mulholland Highway) remains closed due to fire and rain damage, there are plenty of other good drives. Decker Canyon is one of our favorites: Ten action-packed miles from the Pacific Coast Highway to Potrero Road, where the route re-joins civilization. Decker is almost nonstop twists and turns, and the downhill run back to the coast offers spectacular views of the ocean. Some of the corners are blind and narrow, so take your time, use the turnouts, and watch for oncoming traffic crossing over the double-yellow. Ann Arbor- ish , Michigan: West of Hell The Motor City is surprisingly short on good driving roads, but if you wander an hour or so west of Detroit, youll find some halfway-decent twisties near a township called Hellnot the best roads in America, perhaps, but still good fun. A couple of Brand X automotive awards use this area for their testing, and while its no Malibu, there are some enjoyable curves to be found. This 15-mile loop of choice has good curves and lovely scenery: Go west out of Hell (like a bat!) on Patterson Lake Road, left on Unadilla Road, jog left on Kaiser Road then right on Hadley Road, left on North Territorial Road, and left on Hankerd Road, which becomes Glen Brook. When you get back to Patterson Lake, you can turn right and return to Hell from whence you came, or turn left and do it all over again. We generally choose option B. Have a favorite road of your own? Wed like to add it to this list. Email a Google link, a description of the route, and why you love it to BestRoads@motortrend.com . You Asked! Expert Opinions from MotorTrend Group Editors Which state has the best roads? Some of us think California is home to the best driving roads in America, while others hold the best pavement is found in eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. But if its scenery youre after, southern Utah is hard to beat. What is the scariest road in America? Weve scared ourselves on several roads. The narrow canyon roads in Malibu have some blind turns that have brought us up short on occasion, but wed have to say that the narrower sections of the Mt. Evans Scenic Byway are the most alarming, especially for those afraid of heights. What is the most scenic highway in America? America is home to some amazing scenery, and picking the best is not easy. Wed pick Scenic Byway 12 in Utah. In a country full of spectacular scenery, this is among the best. What is the most scenic drive in the United States? No questionthe classic drive up the Pacific Coast Highway. Malibu is cool, but the most breathtaking scenery is to be found well to the north, between Morro Bay and San Francisco. What is the best road trip in the USA? We have a big, beautiful country to explore, and picking the best road trip is nearly impossible. Avoid the boring Interstates and take the backroads to any of our suggested drive routes, and any road trip can be the best. Related: Five Great Rally Roads in Europe Roads Less Traveled: 2014 --> The post Best Driving Roads in America: Experts Weigh InAgree or Disagree? appeared first on Hot Rod Network .