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4.39 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.39
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Ohio's Dragon's Tail

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By MCR Contributor (1039 McR Points) on May 15, 2011

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Guest
October 14, 2012
Great road to ride. I liked SR78 east of…
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Graves
17 McR Points
March 19, 2015
I don't understand the title "Ohio's Dragon's…
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Written Directions

Really easy to describe ... in south eastern Ohio, just take state route 78 between Glouster and McConnelsville.

Scenery

Southern Ohio at it's finest ... tight twisty roads with a boatload of elevation changes. After McConnelsville it opens up to more of a fast sweeping road and tightens again. Its a real blast, enjoy. I have never seen a law enforcement type on this road, but be careful it is rural and there can be farm equipment out there as well as wild life.

Drive Enjoyment

Recently repaved in Morgan county. As mentioned above ... this road is a GREAT collection of twisties with elevation changes. All of 78 is kick @#&* but this section was recently repaved summer of 2005!!!

Tourism Opportunities

Both Burr Oak state park and Wayne National Forest are located on this route.
 

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Scotty B
August 17, 2013
2 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
I rode this today (8/17)...great road. The conditions are excellent. Watch the center lines, they're slick when hot. Gravel in the corners at intersections. Someone said this is just for riding and it was.

I-77 - If you go north here, stop by "The Wilds", but prepare for a long day if you do the safari days.

East of I-77 - She'll take you all of the way to the river in SE Ohio. Definitely one for your "bike-it" list.....
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Akumu
November 21, 2019
3916 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
As has been stated by numerous people, I'm not really sure what the correlation to this road and the TN/NC Tail of the Dragon is. If anything OH 536 is EASILY twistier than this, but that road can be a real pain in the ass. This is more of a main road and is usually in a better state of repair. Certainly worth the effort if you're on 555, since they cross over. Have fun, but don't expect the moon. It's not THAT good.
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DaddyBigMan
March 27, 2016
18 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Other
03/26/2016, clear spring day. This track is awesome, and the best that Ohio has to offer. Road conditions are supreme, only a few years old. North of McConnelsville is just as good. Stop at a Minors' Memorial Park on top of a ridge to see the Big Muskie Bucket.
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