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4 out of 5 Rider Rating 4
6 Reviews

The Route 60 River Run Along the Muskingum

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By dstegjas (5 McR Points) on Jun 07, 2014

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patteken
2 McR Points
August 10, 2014
Great relaxing road through a few small towns.…
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Pennsyltucky
July 14, 2014
Nice, easy ride. Great for the new rider and…
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Written Directions

The ride begins in Zanesville Ohio along the Muskingum River and end in Marietta Ohio where the Muskingum River meets the Ohio River.m From Zanesville you head south on OH route 60. Continue south/southeast through McConnel and Waterford and take 60 all the way into Marietta.

Scenery

After leaving Zanesville Ohio you will ride along the winding banks of the Muskingum river. You will enjoy beautiful hill sides and farm land as you ride south. Small towns like McConnelsville that will take you back in time to the small quaint little country towns. As you pull into Marietta at the end of the ride. You can take some time to relax along the banks of the Ohio river and watch the barges and boat traffic as they move up and down the river.

Drive Enjoyment

The roads are nicely paved with long straightaways and long sweeping curves. Not much elevation change which allows you to just relax and enjoy the scenery and the ride.

Tourism Opportunities

The Muskingum river has several locks along the way that changes water elevation. Take along something to snack on while you stop and enjoy the view while boats pass through them. Zanesville McConnelsville and Marietta are all river towns and have that quaint feel about them with small restaurants and dinners. Once you arrive in Marietta, you can enjoy the many shops that line the main road.
 

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Akumu
November 22, 2019
3916 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Lazy road down the river side. Nothing crazy, a bit cramped from time to time by traffic and towns, but certainly a decent cruise. Nothing to write home about, but a nice 'clear your head' ride, if that's your thing.
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Chuck
March 21, 2021
94 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Scenic and nice straights/sweeping turns. Rode 555 north and 60 back to Marietta, made a good day trip.
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rjratkus
October 15, 2021
83 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
nice easy ride with lots of nice scenery and bends to break up the day
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