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4.33 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.33
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Ohio's State Route 9; Salem to Armstrong Mills

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Apr 30, 2004

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Guest
August 22, 2009
We took RT7 from Youngstown south along the Ohio…
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Akumu
3916 McR Points
January 7, 2017
Not a bad road at all, especially if you get your…
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Written Directions

Start by finding State Rt. 9 in Downtown Salem Ohio. Salem Ohio is about 35 miles south east of Akron Ohio. Take Rt. 9 (or what is called "Newgarden Ave." in Salem) south and stay on Route 9 about 85 miles all the way to the very small town of Armstrong Mills Ohio. From here the route I'm describing is done but you can choose to either turn left (east) on 148 will take you to Powhaton Point on the Ohio river or right on 148 (west) will take you to Barnesville (from there state route 800 will run you north up to I-70 if you are in a hurry to get back to wherever you came from).

Scenery

Scenery runs from low land dairy and beef farms to rough hilly valleys of southeast Ohio typical of the Ohio River valley. Many times wildlife is visible from the road.

Drive Enjoyment

The northern section (north of the town of Cadiz) of this route is comprised mainly of sweepers ... pavement is good, some tar snakes in the area. The southern section is comprised of sweepers that run in to very twisty, down and up hill runs. Watch out for wildlife on the road!

Tourism Opportunities

This route runs mainly thru a rural area. Camping can be done at Bark Camp State Park west of Warnock Ohio. Fuel is easily found. Larger towns with interesting shops are (from north to south) Salem, Carrollton, Cadiz, and St. Clairsville. Hotels and motels can be found in St Clairsville and Salem.

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Guest
February 27, 2010
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Yes,this was a great day trip,and i would really reccomend the 800 rt. back if your heading north!
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ThomSS
May 26, 2020
3743 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Slingshot
Rode an abbreviated version, picked it up at US-30 in Hanoverton, for me it was ok. Takes a lot of turns, pay attention to signs. Prolly missed out on the best part, will catch the Cadiz to Armstrong Mills stretch next time. Pavement was ok, Cadiz had food and gas.
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rjratkus
October 15, 2021
83 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Part of our trip through Ohio's Curves. Great ride!!!! Day 1 Zelienople, PA to Marietta, OH Name => Ohio’s Curves ~ 227 Miles Zelienople Pa – Lisbon OH -> East Ohio Border Tour #41 in Ohio Lisbon OH to New Hagerstown OH -> NE Ohio’s Curve Heaven #5 in Ohio New Hagerstown OH to Urichsville OH -> Winding Down #69 in Ohio Urichsville OH to Cadiz OH -> Tappan the Crooked “S” #67 in Ohio Stop here for a shake at the Sunshine’s Subzero Shake Shack Cadiz OH to Alledonia OH -> Ohio State Rt. 9 #26 in Ohio Alledonia OH to Marietta OH -> Ohio Rt. 26 #3 in Ohio
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