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4.32 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.32
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Ohio Route 26

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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
January 4, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
A world class ride of some distance but be wary of gravel on the occasional turn, ESPECIALLY after heavy precipitation. Ride all the way to Woodfield and if you time, turn around and ride back to Marietta.
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Guest
July 30, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
Great ride. Best in mid to late October when the leaves change. expect very little traffic and no stores, gas, and taverns except in Barnesville, Woodsfield and Marrieta. As mentioned in another comment, stay at the Lafayette in Marrieta. Ohio route 7 north from Marrieta is a scenic ride along the Ohio River back north but not very windy.
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Crazy_Carl
July 5, 2017
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Motorcycle Type : Other
This route was recently repaved in early June 2017. I led a group of other riders from Woodsfield to Marietta along this route. With a fresh surface and light traffic, this is a wonderful run through the woods. No place to pull off for gas or bathroom, but it's less than 40 miles end to end and should take just over an hour if done at a modest pace.
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