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4.15 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.15
13 Reviews

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By Creighton2012 (5 McR Points) on Apr 22, 2012

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Harleyfanatic
July 14, 2016
Just rode Rt 56 last weekend. A group of us…
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dn325ci
April 11, 2015
I rode SR 56 from Circleville south to the…
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Written Directions

Begins by taking route 56 off of Route 4 just south of Urbana, OH, and ends in Athens, OH

Scenery

This route starts in Heartland farms full of golden wheat and green grass, takes a dive into the deep green of Hocking Hills, and ends up with the Appalachian foothill vistas of rural southern Ohio.

Drive Enjoyment

This route begins in soft swelling, wide turning farmland south of Urbana, and turns into a twisty green cavern as it winds its way through Hocking Hills, ending up in Athens and its gorgeous green rolling hills. The pavement is at worst a bit rough, and through the twisty Hocking Hills State park, the pavement is nigh perfect.

Tourism Opportunities

Make sure you gas up! London is the first real stop after Urbana, followed by Circleville, and while there are plenty of little towns along the way, the route is so rural you can go for quite some time without seeing another gas station. Jimbos in Bloomingville and the Smiling Skull Saloon in Athens are both great joints to stop at.
 

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SCRANE
May 21, 2021
4 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
I’ve made this trip twice. I live in Marysville, so I cut over to London and get on Route 56 there. Honestly, my favorite part is everything after Circleville. In my opinion, much of the ride prior to that is mostly corn fields and straight lines. But cruising through Hocking Hills is always beautiful!!!
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