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4.32 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.32
34 Reviews

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Apr 30, 2009

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Guest
May 30, 2009
Just finished a 4-day tour of SE Ohio and this…
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July 27, 2013
I road route 26 July 25, 2013 for the umteenth…
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Written Directions

We followed 26 up from Marietta, OH. Left 26 at Rt 800 in Woodsfield because it was getting dark. Rt. 800 is also nice!

Scenery

This route travels through beautiful southeast Ohio hilly scenery and includes several nice Cliffside areas as the road follows a nice river. Beautiful covered bridges along the south of this road.

Drive Enjoyment

You'll travel through some very nice "S-curve" elevations. Some curves are decreasing radius so be careful! VERY CURVY! I have ridden Rt 555, and 536. This road is similar to 555 without gravel. I fully enjoyed this road as I could lean down without the fear of a heap of gravel in the turn apex like 555. Very light traffic like 555 also.

Tourism Opportunities

There is NO cell phone coverage on this road. Even in some towns I was not able to get any calls out with Verizon or T-Mobile. Fill up near Woodsfield.

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Akumu
November 21, 2019
3916 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
I've been on this route so many times that I've lost count and I don't even live in the area. I'm from Pittsburgh. We go out to Wayne's and do all the crazy roads out there and 26 is the mainstay for getting where we need to go in the forest. As mentioned north of Woodsfield up to 148 is your ticket. South of that is more of a cruiser road with the softer turns for the most part and more scenery, but nothing that would put you to sleep. Still an entertaining route top to bottom.
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Guest
October 6, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Sport
Rode down 26 in July, it's beautiful, It's like riding through Virgina, with the curves and covered bridges and cliffs that hang out over your head; recently portions of the roadway were re-surfaced, great ride!
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Dayton riders
September 24, 2018
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
I road route Sep 24th, 2018, This road is scenic and challenging.
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.
Some roads repairs in the Wayne National Forest, but traffic is maintained.
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