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Route 715 to Mohawk Dam

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Apr 30, 2009

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October 28, 2010
This road was recently refinished by ODOT with…
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September 12, 2010
Would have been agreat ride if not for ODOT's…
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Written Directions

You can begin in Mt. Vernon and take Rt. 36 east, although you can bypass the city traffic and start the ride east of town where Rt. 308 meets Rt. 36. Head east on 36 and begin watching for Rt. 715 after you have passed the town of Millwood, it veers off to the left. After crossing the dam, 715 reconnects with Rt. 36. Turn right (west) to head back. If you like, take Rt. 229 back to Mt. Vernon. It is not quite as smooth as 36 but it is a bit more scenic with less traffic.

Scenery

Rt. 715 is a twisty rural road that winds through the fertile flood plane of the Walhonding and Mohican rivers with the foothills of the Appalachians in the distance. The road actually crosses the Mohawk Dam and the view can be seen for miles.

Drive Enjoyment

Some of the curves on 715 can be tricky, take it easy and watch for deer and gravel. Most of the roads are in very good shape and Rt. 36 is very smooth.

Tourism Opportunities

You are only a few miles from Mt. Vernon which has gas and all the food you could want. There isn't much except scenery and the ghosts of native Americans along the most of the ride. If you want to return along Rt. 229, there is a great little steak and rib place in Newcastle.

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Guest
August 3, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
My husband did route 715 August 2, 2009. There are some nice rolling hills and beautiful scenery. The road crosses lots of rivers and streams. There are lots of picnic and camping places to stop and take a break. We also did route 603, both routes together make a nice day ride.
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Guest
June 30, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
One additional comment... if there has been recent heavy rains, the road might be impassable. My wife and I frequently take a picnic to the little camp ground area at the dam. It is seldom crowded.
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Bludy L
January 4, 2018
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
I found it interesting reading the reviews here as they go back almost 10 years. During that time the road surface has changed from year to year. As of summer 2017 the road surface was mostly in good shape and though paved or resurfaced by chip and seal in the not too distant past some sections are pretty rough. Still you can proceed at a pretty good clip along most of the route. Mohawk was built to hold back water during flood events so after a stretch of big rains the valley can be inundated. Watch for deer and when you reach Mohawk Dam continue on to Warsaw and get a bit to eat at Roberta's Diner. For being out in the sticks it is surprisingly good.
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