Ohio's Route 800 (south of I-70)

24 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Like most roads in this area 800 has almost continuous curves from start to finish. It alternates between ridge crests and valley bottoms so there's a lot of up and down. There are many blind hill crests where you don't know if it's straight, left or right so slow down a bit at the top. The things that make if fun for riding make it a bummer if you get behind a truck because there you'll stay. Barnsville is your best bet for food along the way.

Update from Ohio’s Road Ranger (July 30th, 2020): As of June 2020 Route 800 from Sisterville to Woodsfield is in good shape. Fair or better pavement. Check www.OHGO.com for updates, and I’m uncertain of the condition north of Woodsfield, but as of a year or two ago it was good up to Barnesville.

157 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

Visit the historic Fly Ferry Landing in Fly, Ohio. Operating since 1815, the ferry is the longest continuous working mode of transportation in Monroe County and one of only four remaining on the Ohio River between Pittsburgh and the Mississippi River. It is the only one in operation along the 277 miles of river bordering West Virginia.
The Fly Landing is located on the apex of the longest straight stretch on the Ohio River called the "Long Reach." The landing is near the site where George Washington encamped during a survey trip to the west on Oct. 25, 1770. It is owned and operated by the City of Sisterville, WV.
Address
Fly Ferry Landing
SR 7
Fly, OH 45767

Phone Number(s)
Local Number: (740) 472-5499
Hours
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Special Hours: Weather permitting.

Admission
Cars: 3.00

Parking
Cars: 3.00

4000 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Solid road that just wiggles, wiggles, wiggles its way down to the Ohio River. (Or up from it, depending on where you're at.) The lazy sleepers really allow you to carry some speed, if that's your thing. Traffic can be kinda iffy, as it's the main state route through Wayne's Forest (Marietta branch) but nothing crazy. John Law stakes out more often the further North you get, though.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

I have ridden this road several times now and in both directions. In 2011 then have started a complete repaving job. The road was very good in its old state but now it is repaved it is awesome.

This road is good for most riders. If you want to drive slow and enjoy the scenery, there is plenty to see. If you want to enjoy the twisties and sweepers you can do that without the need to go north of the speed limit and there is little in the way of traffic to impeded your enjoyment!

At the south end of Route 800 is a ferry over the Ohio River to Sistersville WV for $3.00. It is worth the $3.00 to head south and continue the adventure in WV