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4.32 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.32
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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Apr 30, 2009

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Guest
May 30, 2009
Just finished a 4-day tour of SE Ohio and this…
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July 27, 2013
I road route 26 July 25, 2013 for the umteenth…
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Written Directions

We followed 26 up from Marietta, OH. Left 26 at Rt 800 in Woodsfield because it was getting dark. Rt. 800 is also nice!

Scenery

This route travels through beautiful southeast Ohio hilly scenery and includes several nice Cliffside areas as the road follows a nice river. Beautiful covered bridges along the south of this road.

Drive Enjoyment

You'll travel through some very nice "S-curve" elevations. Some curves are decreasing radius so be careful! VERY CURVY! I have ridden Rt 555, and 536. This road is similar to 555 without gravel. I fully enjoyed this road as I could lean down without the fear of a heap of gravel in the turn apex like 555. Very light traffic like 555 also.

Tourism Opportunities

There is NO cell phone coverage on this road. Even in some towns I was not able to get any calls out with Verizon or T-Mobile. Fill up near Woodsfield.

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Guest
September 21, 2009
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport
road this in sept of 09. took my car, a mazda rx7. rt 26 has some very nice curves, mostly 40 - 60 mph. only problem is the pavement needs frenshened up in some spots. 26 runs through multiple counties and every county appears to be responsible for their section as the road as road quailtiy changes when you see a county line sign. with that said i would hesistate to go this way on my sportbike if i was looking for some hard riding but it would be ok for scenic slow ride.
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wazu
August 16, 2021
26 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Adventure Touring
Very enjoyable ride for sure! Rode this after the 555 yesterday on a 450 mile one day trip, what a day! It seemed a bit less stressful for my sphincter, yet still plenty of fun. Road conditions were good for the most part, but a few tight bends with gravel kept me on my toes.
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rjratkus
October 15, 2021
83 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Nice ride coming out of Zelienople PA to Marietta OH for the start of a 3 day ride. Lots of bends to break up the day and nice scenery.
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