Ohio SR 56

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Just rode Rt 56 last weekend. A group of us picked up Rt 56 out of Circleville and rode Southeast toward Athens. Out of Circleville you'll almost immediately end up in the Hocking Hills region. Not too curvy at first, but riding through the hills reminded me of Pennsylvania or upstate New York. As you begin to ride into the heart of Hocking Hills, the road becomes more hilly and more curvy. Riding through the woods was an almost immediate relief on a hot day, but don't take your concentration off the road. A few turns will come out of nowhere and will result in serious consequences if not negotiated properly. Our ride was done a couple days after a good storm went through. Although the majority of the route was dry, there was standing water on a blind curve! Luckily the curve requires slow speeds to negotiate so we made it through unscathed. Use caution if riding in the rain or even a couple days after a rain!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

We turned on 56 from 691 and headed West. I really enjoyed the riding. The road meandered through some really nice areas. I'm really surprised 691 is not on the site as a great road. They just repaved the road. We did encounter some gravel in the turns but should get better as they finish the shoulder.

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Lots of small towns and scenery along the way, great spot to check out at the end is the World Famous Smiling Skull Bar in Athens.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

I rode SR 56 from Circleville south to the intersection of SR 56 and SR 374. The scenery is beautiful, rural Ohio the whole way though the southern part as you get to Hocking Hills and beyond is just tremendous, curvy scenic fun. Be careful as you approach the SR 374 intersection, as the Old Man's Cave entrance area has lots of hikers & foot traffic on a nice days.