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| Title:
The
Ohio Cousin of the 'Tail of the Dragon - Ohio's Route 536 |
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State:
Ohio
Submitted
by: Sandman
Date Submitted: Jul 07
Motorcycle type: 05 HD XL1200R Roadster
Estimated Length: 11 Miles |
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"This
road is the Ohio cousin of the 'Tail of the Dragon'.
This road is as twisty as a sidewinder having a convulsion
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full of steeply banked turns": Sandman
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Scenery:
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Hidden
in the southeast corner of Ohio, just north of Wayne National
Forest, you'll find a fantastic ride through the deep woods.
Pics wouldn't even be able to really describe it. From steep
hills, to valleys … the view is superb!
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Road
Quality:
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There
are practically no flat spots on this one. There
are turns as tight as 15 mph; I took them at 30, and i was
very close to scraping pegs. There are a few 180 degree
reversals on it, and this snakes over some extremely
steep terrain; steep enough that a stock sportster
will need to be in 3rd gear. The road is in great shape
pavement wise and yet will give any rider a serious workout
and has to be treated with a lot of respect. 97% of the
rough curves are well marked out, and it's highly advised
to pay heed to them; they're there for a reason. The hills
are very steep also, and can easily tax the brakes and I
suggest using the engine as an additional brake. Keep
in mind there are NO GUARDRAILS anywhere on this road once
u start to leave Hannibal. Like the dragon, leave this
road, and u leave the extra hard way. The hills are steep
enough that u will quickly get too much speed for any hairpins
that could come up. be on high alert for gravel in the moderate
and extra sharp hairpins and curves as u will only have
seconds at best to react to gravel. Another danger is idiots
driving too fast in their cars … stay on yer side of the
road, or become a bug on the windshield.
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Roadside
Amenities: 
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This
route is meant for ridding and nothing else! The only
thing between the start point and the end point are turns,
turns and more turns.
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| Directions: |
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Written
directions:
Start
by getting yourself to Hannibal, OH. From their
just take Ohio Rt 536 east to the end point of Ohio
Rt 78. there are no towns between Hannibal and 78.
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