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Ohio 556; 536's Forgotten Twin

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

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usagiyo11
44 McR Points
August 12, 2014
Rode this Saturday 7/26/ 2014. We are no longer…
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May 26, 2014
I live on ohio 536 south end. Any out of towners…
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Written Directions

The eastern end of route 556 is located in Beallsville and the western end is in the town of Clarington. Clarington is located on the Ohio river about 28 miles south of I-70.

Scenery

Beautiful Southeastern Ohio farm country, nice rolling hills, well kept farms and forest.

Drive Enjoyment

Another excellent S.E.O. roller coaster! It baffles me how this road gets so little mention on forums considering its close proximity to 536 (known as "The Ohio Cousin of the Tail of the Dragon"). Plenty of elevation changes, a wide variety of turns and good pavement makes for one enjoyable ride. 556 is connected to 536 on the east by route 7 and on the west by route 26,making one of the best loops a curve hunting ride could find.

Tourism Opportunities

Like 536, there isn't much here except plenty of excellent riding..

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Akumu
December 28, 2013
3916 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
A nice little number with smooth pavement and ample twisties. Worth the ride for sure. Think of it as a more stretched out, less twisty version of 536. I recommend riding both, what the hey, they're a stone's through from each other...
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usagiyo11
August 6, 2013
44 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport
Thanks so much for posting this one! I nearly came to SEO just to ride 536 alone and would have missed this gem.
This and 536 was my first taste of SE-O (South East Ohio). Loved them both, but liked 556 better! OH-556 is more fast and flowing and still very technical. Watch for when cresting hills and you're not too sure which way the road goes, I could see somebody overcooking it on this route. So keep some in the perverbial bag, but awesome route. Little traffic, great scenery, and great roads I will definitely be riding SEO a lot more!
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Guest
October 8, 2010
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
This is a fun road. It's has many sharp turns. I found that it's alot less fun when follwing a big truck. If you get behind a slow car or truck just take it to the end and turn around and go back. It's not that long so do it a couple times.
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