If you’re in Alabama and looking for an excellent day ride, then check out this 94-mile loop that winds through the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The route includes the Cathedral Caverns (one of the biggest caverns in the world), Monte Sano State Park, Guntersville Lake, and a point of interest from the American Revolution. See the full description here:

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/5995/RGR/Cathedral-Caverns.aspx