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3.38 out of 5 Rider Rating 3.38
13 Reviews

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Jan 31, 2008

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Guest
July 5, 2010
Should continue NORTH until 503 dead ends into…
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December 4, 2013
You could extend the tour by taking 503 up to 121…
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Written Directions

Start in Monroe, OH and head west on SR SR63 (Exit 29 off or I-75). Then north on SR 4 to Excello and take a left (go west) on SR 73 and pass through Trenton. Next turn right/north on SR 503 and take this all the way up to the end point in West Alexandria at US-35.

Scenery

This route is a nice collection of country roads and runs parallel to the west side of I-75. It passes through southwestern Ohio farmland and is a welcome break if you want to get off of I-75 for awhile.

Drive Enjoyment

What is great about this route is it is like a roller coaster ride. Up and down over lots of hills with some curves thrown in. The road was well maintained when I road it August 2007 and there was hardly any traffic.

Tourism Opportunities

You will only encounter 5 small towns, Monroe, Trenton, Gratis West Elkton, and West Alexandria. The towns offer you basic amenities yet I didn't stop in those, so I don't have any particular recommendations.

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Guest
May 19, 2013
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
Got a chance to ride this little loop today and it was a good time. from the xenia area it was about a 2 hr. ride from start to finish. what it lacks in corners it makes up for in elevation changes and just a nice ride through the country.
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Guest
September 30, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
We rode from Troy Ohio south on Rt.48 to Lebanon then over Rt.63 and Rt.73 to Monroe and picked up the ride from there. We rode up Rt.503 to Rt. 40 and then back over to Troy. It was about 150 miles and a very scenic ride. Thanks for the advice, I would ride it again.
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May 20, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
nice ride watch the curves some of them have gravel
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