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4.39 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.39
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By MCR Contributor (1039 McR Points) on May 15, 2011

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Guest
October 14, 2012
Great road to ride. I liked SR78 east of…
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Graves
17 McR Points
March 19, 2015
I don't understand the title "Ohio's Dragon's…
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Written Directions

Really easy to describe ... in south eastern Ohio, just take state route 78 between Glouster and McConnelsville.

Scenery

Southern Ohio at it's finest ... tight twisty roads with a boatload of elevation changes. After McConnelsville it opens up to more of a fast sweeping road and tightens again. Its a real blast, enjoy. I have never seen a law enforcement type on this road, but be careful it is rural and there can be farm equipment out there as well as wild life.

Drive Enjoyment

Recently repaved in Morgan county. As mentioned above ... this road is a GREAT collection of twisties with elevation changes. All of 78 is kick @#&* but this section was recently repaved summer of 2005!!!

Tourism Opportunities

Both Burr Oak state park and Wayne National Forest are located on this route.
 

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I RYD
March 30, 2015
157 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Link for Rt. 78. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_State_Route_78
State Route 78 (SR 78) is a state highway that runs for 105 miles (169 km) from Nelsonville to Clarington in the U.S. state of Ohio. Car and Driver has called it one of the most scenic highways nationwide.[2] The stretch of this highway that runs along the south side of Burr Oak State Park in Morgan County, Ohio, is well known for its extreme curves and views, and is sometimes locally referred to as the "Rim of the World." Much of this highway runs through old coal-producing areas
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Akumu
January 7, 2017
3916 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Boy, they do love to through around the 'Tail of the Dragon' comment on every damned twisty road in Ohio, don't they? This is not even remotely close to Tail of the Dragon. What it is...is a damned fun road in it's own right.
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Scotty B
August 17, 2013
2 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
I rode this today (8/17)...great road. The conditions are excellent. Watch the center lines, they're slick when hot. Gravel in the corners at intersections. Someone said this is just for riding and it was.

I-77 - If you go north here, stop by "The Wilds", but prepare for a long day if you do the safari days.

East of I-77 - She'll take you all of the way to the river in SE Ohio. Definitely one for your "bike-it" list.....
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