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on Apr 30, 2009
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Ohio Route 26
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Guest
May 30, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Just finished a 4-day tour of SE Ohio and this was one of the roads I had to ride. From Marietta to Woodsfield is two-wheeled paradise. Gentle sweepers, short straights, tight turns, gorgeous rolling hills and smooth pavement. And llittle-to-no traffic. Superb
Update from Ohio’s Road Ranger (July 30th, 2020): Ohio 26 south of Woodfield is in mostly good condition. Ohio 26 north of Woodsfield up to Ohio 148 is under construction as of June 2020.Check www.ohgo.com for further details.
Update from Ohio’s Road Ranger (July 30th, 2020): Ohio 26 south of Woodfield is in mostly good condition. Ohio 26 north of Woodsfield up to Ohio 148 is under construction as of June 2020.Check www.ohgo.com for further details.
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Guest
July 27, 2013
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
I road route 26 July 25, 2013 for the umteenth time.
About half of it is newer pavement and the northernmost part is still in good shape.
Speed limit is generally 55 MPH and I've NEVER seen police speed traps on it.
ODOT is doing some bridge repairs in the Wayne National Forest area roads, and I think that there is one bridge under construction, but traffic is maintained.
This road is scenic and challenging.
Make up you mind beforehand what you want out of it.
You'll find cliffs on one side and a small river on the other side for a good portion of the road.
The pavement follows the twists and turns of the river.
Other good "technical" roads in the area are 535 and 255.
About half of it is newer pavement and the northernmost part is still in good shape.
Speed limit is generally 55 MPH and I've NEVER seen police speed traps on it.
ODOT is doing some bridge repairs in the Wayne National Forest area roads, and I think that there is one bridge under construction, but traffic is maintained.
This road is scenic and challenging.
Make up you mind beforehand what you want out of it.
You'll find cliffs on one side and a small river on the other side for a good portion of the road.
The pavement follows the twists and turns of the river.
Other good "technical" roads in the area are 535 and 255.
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Guest
May 17, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
I agree, Great ride, Lots of twisties, covered bridges too.
Stayed at the Lafayette Hotel in Marrietta. A charming old hotel right on the Ohio River. About $65 a night. Nice restaurants close by.
Took 77n to 821 to 145N on the way back. 145 is an even better ride.
Stayed at the Lafayette Hotel in Marrietta. A charming old hotel right on the Ohio River. About $65 a night. Nice restaurants close by.
Took 77n to 821 to 145N on the way back. 145 is an even better ride.
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