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3.67 out of 5 Rider Rating 3.67
4 Reviews

SRs 424, 110, & 65; Defiance to Waterville

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By MCR Contributor (1039 McR Points) on May 15, 2011

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paulie
August 19, 2013
This is a very pretty ride, great views and good…
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sdmoto
September 15, 2012
indeed a joyfull ride with plenty areas for…
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Written Directions

Start in Defiance, SR 15 onto SR 424, follow 424 into Napoleon, turn right on SR 108 to get to the other side of the river then left on SR 110. take 110 to Grand Rapids, 110 merges with SR 65, when they divide, stay on SR65 to SR64, turn left into Waterville.

Scenery

Nice scenery as most of the route stays along the scenic Maumee River.

Drive Enjoyment

Good 2 lane blacktop the entire route.

Tourism Opportunities

Independence Dam State Park, historic towns, Grand Rapids & Waterville, with restored Ft. Meigs a couple miles past the Waterville turnoff. Note: from the SRs 65/64 split you can continue North on SR 65 a few miles to restored Ft. Meigs, or continue thru Waterville on SR64 to the edge of Whitehouse where you'll find Black Swamp Choppers, a custom chopper shop / bar / restaurant / tattoo shop. This place has full-length windows between the bar & workshop have lunch and a beer and watch a chopper being built, or kick back on the patio. COOL STOP.
 

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Wingmaster2
August 14, 2015
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Greatest ride in the Wood-Henry-Defiance county areas. I like it best in fall for tree colors and the harvest dust in the air for those blazing orange skies at dusk. Possibly best non-lake ride in state... great pavement!
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