Route 715/ Mohawk Dam

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State: Ohio
Date Submitted: May 1, 2009
Submitted by: Chondro
Motorcycle Road Length: 25 Miles

Written Directions

You can begin in Mt. Vernon and take Rt. 36 east, although you can bypass the city traffic and start the ride east of town where Rt. 308 meets Rt. 36. Head east on 36 and begin watching for Rt. 715 after you have passed the town of Millwood, it veers off to the left. After crossing the dam, 715 reconnects with Rt. 36. Turn right (west) to head back. If you like, take Rt. 229 back to Mt. Vernon. It is not quite as smooth as 36 but it is a bit more scenic with less traffic.

Scenery

Rt. 715 is a twisty rural road that winds through the fertile flood plane of the Walhonding and Mohican rivers with the foothills of the Appalachians in the distance. The road actually crosses the Mohawk Dam and the view can be seen for miles.

Road Quality

Some of the curves on 715 can be tricky, take it easy and watch for deer and gravel. Most of the roads are in very good shape and Rt. 36 is very smooth.

Roadside Amenities

You are only a few miles from Mt. Vernon which has gas and all the food you could want. There isn't much except scenery and the ghosts of native Americans along the most of the ride. If you want to return along Rt. 229, there is a great little steak and rib place in Newcastle.

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Reviewed by Guest on October 28, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: JohnS
motorcycle_year: 2007
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Sport-Touring
Comment: This road was recently refinished by ODOT with chip seal (gravel) throught the entire stretch of 715 in Summer of 2010. It's no longer motorcycle friendly and should be avoided.
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Reviewed by Guest on September 12, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Rick
motorcycle_year: 1997
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Sport
Comment: Would have been agreat ride if not for ODOT's recent tar and chip - too much loose stone to really enjoy the ride at speed! still a good ride at slow pace!!
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Reviewed by Guest on August 20, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Todd
motorcycle_year: 2009
motorcycle_make: Kawasaki
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: The roead was not the greatest it needs to be repaved but it was a nice ride running down by the river then up around the dam just make shure you are filled up no close gas stations around that area. Not if you really want to motor on it go for it didnt see one car or anything own the whole RD just watch the gravel if you go down it the park area.
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Reviewed by Guest on August 3, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Kathy
motorcycle_year: 2000
motorcycle_make: BMW
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: My husband did route 715 August 2, 2009. There are some nice rolling hills and beautiful scenery. The road crosses lots of rivers and streams. There are lots of picnic and camping places to stop and take a break. We also did route 603, both routes together make a nice day ride.
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Reviewed by Guest on June 30, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Randall Beecham
motorcycle_year: 2002
motorcycle_make: BMW
motorcycle_type: Sport-Touring
Comment: One additional comment... if there has been recent heavy rains, the road might be impassable. My wife and I frequently take a picnic to the little camp ground area at the dam. It is seldom crowded.
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