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4.39 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.39
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Ohio's Dragon's Tail

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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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Major
March 19, 2020
28 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Really like this road for riding in solitude. Very little traffic on it and when you travel the east end it's where Ohio Power did a great amount of strip mining. On the north side of the road in that area it has a road side rest stop where the Big Muskie drag line bucket is on display. Nice place for break. Watch out for deer!
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Kink
May 28, 2015
2 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Rode this today (Thursday) traffic was light with a couple of trucks. Nice sweeping curves with pavement in decent shape. Took time to look at the scenery which takes you back in time. Had signs for Amish horse and buggies. Came upon one. Have done the Tail several times and this isn't as intense but still a good ride.
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pods
April 10, 2022
65 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Rode in July 2019, one of our group broke down on 555 and we had to head to Athens on 78, nice long sweepers, and pushing my 650 to keep up to the Victory and FJR bike in the group.
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