Ohio--Sevenesque drives

[Kitcat]

As a strong believer in the grass-is-always-greener theory, I drove my Seven clear across Ohio Saturday to find the ideal Sevenesque road.

 

I can recommend State Route 26 north out of Marietta, very twisty, very deserted, lots of elevation changes, but fairly bumpy.

 

I went North on 26 to Woodsfield where I picked up State Route 78 west. Also very twisty, tho not as much as 26. Also, it's also a bit more populated with similar elevation changes but with a smooth-as-glass surface. Sort of a more civilized version of Route 26.

 

I hit 107 mph on one straight section, with the help of a bit of a downhill slope (per my windshield mounted GPS-the optimistic Caterham speedo said 115 mph).

 

Both routes are scenic and rural. Route 26 is heavily forested, Route 78 a mixture of farms and woods, Route 78 offers some lovely scenery and part of it runs along the spine of some ridges offering the scenic vistas that seem that much better when viewed from a Seven.

 

BTW Seveners-if you need to cross Ohio to get somewhere else, use State Route 32 in the southern part of the state. It is a totally deserted 4- laner with no trucks and few intersections. Perfect for our nearly invisible little cars.

 

Any other favorite drives within 250 miles of Cincy, or elsewhere in our Great Lakes region?

 

Mike

 

 

[jbanker]

Mike,

Southern Indiana from the Brookville Lake area down to Madison, IN is not bad either. Having lived in Cincinnati over 20 years ago and making runs out to Athens to see my son at OU, I know the areas you are taking about in southern Ohio.

Jack

[Kitcat]

I will check it out. I am in Madison a lot as part of my job. Maybe take the Seven and get paid at the same time:)?

[racerdad]

Hey mike, last summer my wife and I drove 42 from outside Florence KY down to Prospect KY in our 427 Cobra... a very cool ride with lots of scenery and lots of elevation changes... lots of places to really crack open the throttle!! Definitely worth checking out. Todd

[JohnK]

21 years ago on a brand new Honda Hurricane (CBR600) I made my way south from Cincinnati on Kentucky route 27 eventually to Cumberland Falls resort, 'though I can't remember the details of getting past Lexington to Route 25 and thence to the park. Stayed at the resort, hiked for a couple of days and then took 27 and then 127 back to Cincinnati. Roads were very clean and deserted and the stretches that were boring were few. Kentucky is pretty, spacious, and moderately hilly, more so the further East you get. 127 to Frankfort is a nice short trip; pick it up off I-71 maybe 20 miles south of Cincinnati. There are some "B" roads off 127 that are worth some exploration. I was surprised to see that there were no national or state park areas in that stretch - it certainly felt as if I were driving through such.

Cheers,

 

[Kitcat]

I am headed from Cincy to Lexington, KY Friday for work. On the way back I will check out some of the back roads. I plan to visit Rabbit Hash, KY, as much for the name as anything:).

 

Rabbit Hash is a big bilker destination and is supposed to be surrounded by Sevenesque roads. Then I will cross the Ohio River on the Anderson Ferry's small paddlewheel car ferry south of Cincy-nice to enjoy technology even more dated than my Seven's!

 

Should add about 250 miles towards my quest to be the odometer champ for '08 too.