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4 out of 5 Rider Rating 4
3 Reviews

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By Wyldesoul (5 McR Points) on Jul 27, 2011

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mcmedic18
4 McR Points
September 15, 2020
This is my home ride as I live and work very…
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jcomaha
37 McR Points
August 14, 2016
This route wasn't too bad. Rides along the river…
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Written Directions

It starts in Defiance, Oh, at Pontiac Park. Follow North River road to Napoleon Ohio, and cross the bridge, continuing on Ohio 110. OH 110 will become OH 65, and stay on that wonderful road until you arrive in Perrysberg, OH, at Fort Meigs. For the return trip I recommend US24 to Providence Metropark, and cross the river at Grand Rapids to ride back to Defiance.

Scenery

This route follows the Maumee River, and never strays far from its banks. There are many, many gorgeous views. Most of the ride has the river on one side, and iconic Ohio farmland on the other. For one who is a more leisurely rider, there are no less than 5 good scenic parks on the way out, and if you take US24 on your return trip, a half dozen more.

Drive Enjoyment

The road curves more often than not, most of the turns being the long sweeping style, very pleasant. There are one or two more exciting bits, but a bit of good straights as well. The pavement is of decent. Excellent in the second half, and acceptable in the first. Though they are in progress on repaving section by section, so it is likely to improve soon.

Tourism Opportunities

For those keen to stop by parks, I would recommend to visit Independence Dam state park, as well as an old but fully functional mill at Providence Metropark across from Grand Rapids. That is not to mention the very excellent Fort Meigs park at the culmination of the ride. For those who wish small town charm, there is quite a lot of it to be had at Grand Rapids, with an ice cream stop that is most tasty.

Motorcycle Road Additional info

This is an enjoyable road to travel on, from the site of Old Fort Defiance to the fully restored Fort Meigs. Though short, there is much history to be had along the way, and is best enjoyed with a couple stops along the way.
 

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mcmedic18
September 15, 2020
4 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
This is my home ride as I live and work very close to it and have ridden it many times. It is actually known as County Rd. 424 now due to the fact that Rt. 24 is now a four lane highway that bypasses all of the larger towns. The ride from Defiance to Napoleon was once listed as one of the most scenic rides in the country by a national MC magazine so it is worth the ride.
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jcomaha
August 14, 2016
37 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
This route wasn't too bad. Rides along the river with glimpse of the river heRe and there. Starts out lacking from Maumee but geTs much better by Defiance.
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paulie
August 19, 2013
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
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