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4.29 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.29
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Northeastern Ohio's Curve Heaven - RT 164

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on May 31, 2007

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June 28, 2016
I drive a 1985 Nissan 300ZX non-turbo manual, and…
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December 28, 2013
A pretty fun road in it's own right. Nothing…
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Written Directions

Start in a town called Leesville Lake Park, OH (see online map) and simply head east-northeast on Rt 164. You'll pass through Perrysville, Amsterdam, Monroeville, and end in Lisbon, OH. Enjoy!

Scenery

A run through some of the twistiest roads in northeast Ohio all the while traveling through the sandstone hills of Jefferson County which is part of the Appalachian Highlands of northeastern Ohio. The woods are dominated by oak and hickory forest along with beeches, maples, tulip trees, walnuts, elms and ashes. You may also take in some wildflowers such as wild geraniums, hepaticas and bloodroots and wildlife like song bird songs, wild turkeys, and grouse. An excellent run to make in the fall when the leaves change color.

Drive Enjoyment

It's an excellent road that is clean for the most part and traffic is light. It is an EXTREMELY technical road that would be a sport biker's 'wet dream'. The curves are capable of causing a Sportster to drag a peg, and then some. This road is full of surprises; from extremely tight hairpin's, to loads of elevation changes, to sharp blind corners. The speed limit the last time I was on it (2006) was roughly 45 mph yet this speed limit is actually a bit too fast for rookie riders, especially in the corners. PAY ATTENTION TO THE SIGNS! If it says '15 mph' at a corner, u MIGHT be going too fast at 15 mph!! This road also contains tricky reduced radius curves, and this curve type can get a rookie in serious trouble if they take em too hot. Also, keep in mind there are some corners might contain gravel at times. Tip for rookies: always look where u want the bike to go to. this will keep u from asphalt surfing when u encounter a reduced radius curve.

Tourism Opportunities

This is a road that because of its design, it seems to go on forever. The towns it goes thru are all '1 stop-light towns' basically so not too much to do off the bike. From Scio to Lisbon, the route will be approximately 45 miles and is extremely rural. Respect these curves, because should u go down on this road, help might be very slow in coming and it will be a very long walk to a town.

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Guest
September 5, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
My husband and I rode this about a month ago..I on a cruiser, he on a sport bike. VERY fun ride....new pavement almost the entire way to Leesville. There WAS a little gravel at times and we also had a deer jump out in front of us, so do be careful and watchful at all times. This would be a GORGEOUS ride when the trees change color and we will definitely go back for that. I agree that stopping at the Steel Trolley Diner is a must....I also agree that you need to bring your appetite, as the burgers are HUGE. We made the mistake of ordering a "whole" basket of fries, which was enough for 4 people.
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August 28, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Rode it today South from Lisbon. Crazy fun road, actually scary at times. Lot's of blind hills, and some gravel in turns. Very roller coaster like, one of the best I've been on as far as curves go. Definitely can't comment on the scenery because there was no time to look around. This one will keep you busy! Exercise some caution on this road. Not recommended for beginner.
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Guest
August 8, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Standard
I rode Route 164 today (8 Aug 2010) from Lisbon to Leesville. I saw a lot of crotch rockets in the area. The road condition is very good. Some parts have new pavement. I did have a couple pucker moments where there was loose gravel on the road on a couple of the turns just west of Kilgore. Other than that, it was a great time. As far as twisties go, I've been on better roads in the past but it wasn't bad. I'm already talking about a revisit before winter comes. I live about two hours away from the road but it was worth the trip.
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