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Ohio’s Windy 9 Rules of the Road

The best scenic views of Southeast Ohio are waiting for you on Ohio’s Windy 9, nearly 1,000 miles of the best driving, riding and biking routes in the state. From a leisurely cruise along the Ohio River, to the twisty turns of State Route 555 (aka the Triple Nickle), the Windy 9 is your passport to THE authentic Ohio riding experience! Follow these “directions” to get the most out of the Windy 9:• Complete all nine routes and receive a free Windy 9 pin.• Taste what the region has to offer by visiting the local lunch stops and

attractions, carefully selected with riders in mind. If you want to keep your meal super local, look for the 30 Mile Meal logo.

• Connect with fellow riders on social media with the hashtag: #Windy9.• Get the latest on Windy 9 events, lodging deals and more at Windy9.com.

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Black Diamond Run

Hocking Hills Nipper

Rim of the WorldSouthern Dip

Lazy RiversZaleski ZipperPioneer PassPomeroy Dash

The Triple Nickle Approx. 5 miles

There’s a reason why motorcycle and car enthusiasts from around the world flock to Southeastern Ohio: rolling hills and open, well-maintained roads make this region the perfect test track. Nestled within these hills is the town of Athens, an eclectic community where sustainability and imagination are more traditions than aspirations. It’s no wonder then that the King Midget was created in Athens. Like the Midget, Athens is equal parts fun and funky, yet innovative and resourceful.

This creative, entrepreneurial spirit lives on in the county’s thriv-ing arts and music scene, its local food culture and its cutting-edge approach to alternative energy development. An easy drive from Columbus, Athens is surrounded by world-class hiking and biking trails complemented by the 21-mile Hockhocking Adena Bikeway. Regardless of whether you ride, drive or bike, the wind-ing hills are challenge, but your reward is the rich rural landscape topped off with a 30-Mile Meal and a cold, local brew at the end of your ride.

Overview: Up, up, and away to the top of Ohio’s Windy 9 and gaze upon the “Rim of the World” along the famous Route 78. Wayne National Forest, Burr Oak State Park, and the Stockport Mill highlight one of America’s most popular rides! Don’t forget to check out the last hand-operated lock in the United States at the Stockport Lock and Dam.

Overview: Something for every skill level and majestic rolling hills are showcased along this challenging trek as you get a glimpse of State Route 555, better known as The Triple Nickle. Breezing through Wayne National Forest, Stroud’s Run State Park, and Gifford State Forest is always a bonus!

Overview: Head south along the Ohio River Scenic Byway for an amazing glide through river towns of yesteryear. Cross the mighty Ohio to spot the “Mothman” in Point Pleasant, WV, or take a break riverside at the Gallipolis City Park before turning north toward more of Appalachia’s breathtaking countryside.

Overview: Old US 33 takes riders back in time by navigating the main historic thor-oughfare connecting Athens to the Ohio River. Fill the belly and the bike in Pomeroy before heading deep into Ohio’s Appalachian backcountry. Hint, Hint … the Ohio Pawpaw Festival at Lake Snowden in Albany, OH, is in September!

Overview: Onward through Wayne National Forest into the famous Hocking Hills region to discover one of America’s most popular eco-adventure destina-tions. Take your time along the Hocking Hills Scenic Byway and explore a variety of unique, seasonal experiences—enjoying two state forests—Hocking and Zaleski!

Overview: Celebrate the Hocking Valley’s coal heritage with a tour through the Little Cities of Black Diamonds. Turn-of-the-century upstart mining towns shimmer along this jewel of a ride. Toss in the Wayne National Forest and Nelsonville’s Historic Square for a most unforgettable run.

Overview: It may be difficult keeping your eyes on the road while flowing alongside the Hocking River to its confluence with the Ohio. Take in some great examples of man vs. nature—modern engineering marvels are on full display as you pass many Ohio River locks and dams. Upon arrival in the biker-friendly town of Pomeroy, riders are treated to the region’s best riverscapes and feel the influence of America’s second largest river!

Overview: No attractions or lunch stops—just the motorcycle and OH 555—we’ll let “The Triple Nickle” take it from here …

Overview: “The Zipper” boasts unique versatility and a perfect snapshot of the true Ohio riding experience. This route has been strategically designed to make the most of a “short time to kill” or an all-day, leisurely-paced excursion. Looking for a quick out and back? Want to take it slow ex-ploring Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski State Forest, and a stop along the Underground Railroad in the village of Albany? Or, maybe somewhere in between? The choices are endless!

Lunch Stops:River Queen Tavern260 Front St. NW, Malta, OH, (740) 962-2495Seasonal hours

Stockport Mill Inn & Restaurant on the Dam1995 Broadway Ave, Stockport, OH, (740) 559-2822Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Sunday buffet noon–4 p.m. stockportmill.com

Lunch Stop:Boathouse BBQ218 Virginia St. Marietta, OH, (740) 373-3006Hours: Everyday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.facebook.com/boathousebbq

Lunch Stop:The Wild Horse Café215 W Main St., Pomeroy, OH, (740) 992-0099Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m.thewildhorsecafe.com

Lunch Stop:The Court Street Grill 112 Court St., Pomeroy, OH, (740) 992-6524Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. courtstreetgrill.com

Lunch Stops:JimBo’s Bar and Diner23356 SR 56, South Bloomingville, OH, (740) 332-6550Seasonal hours

Hocking Hills Dining Lodge20020 State Rt. 664 S, Logan, OH, (740) 380-0400Hours: Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri.– Sat. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. hockinglodge.com

Lunch Stop:Clay Haus123 W Main St., Somerset, OH, (740) 743-1426Hours: Sun. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., closed Tues.-Sat. 2 p.m.–4 p.m. clayhaus.com

Lunch Stop:The Court Street Grill 112 Court St., Pomeroy, OH, (740) 992-6524Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. courtstreetgrill.com

Lunch Stop:Lake Hope Lodge27331 State Rt. 278, McArthur, OH, (740) 596-0601Hours: Wed. & Thurs. 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.– 9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.lakehopelodge.com

Attractions:• Miner’s Memorial Park—Home of the “Big Muskie Bucket” State Rt. 78, McConnelsville, OH• Underground Railroad Historical Marker 1995 Broadway St., Stockport, OH• Chesterhill Produce Auction 8380 Wagoner Rd., Chesterhill, OH, (740) 554-7927 May – October, Mon. & Thurs. 4 p.m. ohiofoodshed.com/chesterhill

Attractions:• Valley Gem Sternwheeler 601 Front St., Marietta, OH, (740) 373-7862 Seasonal hours valleygemsternwheeler.com• The Lafayette Hotel 101 Front St., Marietta, OH, (740) 373-5522 lafayettehotel.com• Chesterhill Produce Auction 8380 Wagoner Rd., Chesterhill, OH, (740) 554-7927 Hours: May–October, Mon. & Thurs. 4 p.m. ohiofoodshed.com/chesterhill

Attractions:• Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch and Psylodelic Gallery 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH, (740) 992-6228 Hours vary, furpeaceranch.com, • Bob Evans Farm and Homestead 791 Farmview Rd., Bidwell, OH, (800) 994-3276• Shade Winery 401 Gilkey Ridge Rd., Shade, OH, (740) 696-1323 Hours: Thurs. 4 p.m.–8 p.m. Fri., Sat. & Sun. 1 p.m.–8 p.m., Mar.–Dec. shadewinery.com

Attractions:• Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch and Psylodelic Gallery 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH, (740) 992-6228 Hours vary, furpeaceranch.com• Pleasant Hill Vineyards 5015 Pleasant Hill Rd., Athens, OH, (740) 502-3525 Hours: Wed. 12–8 p.m., Thurs. & Sat. 12–6 p.m., & Fri. 12 p.m.–8 p.m.

Attractions:• Old Man’s Cave at Hocking Hills State Park 19852 State Rt. 664 S, Logan, OH, (740) 385-6842 parks.ohiodnr.gov/hockinghills• Ash Cave at Hocking Hills State Park 19852 State Rt. 664 S, Logan, OH, (740) 385-6842 parks.ohiodnr.gov/hockinghills

Attractions:• Hocking Valley Scenic Railway 33 W Canal St., Nelsonville, OH, (740) 753-9531 Hours vary, hvsry.org• Rocky Outdoor Gear Headquarters 45 E Canal St., Nelsonville, OH, (740) 753-3130 Hours: Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. rockyboots.com • Robinson’s Cave (Birthplace of the United Mine Workers) New Straitsville, OH, N 39° 34.673 W 082° 14.330

Attractions:• Buffington Island Battlefield State Memorial Park 56890 State Route 124, Portland, OH, (740) 992-6228 • Forked Run State Park 63300 State Route 124, Reedsville, OH, (740) 378-6206 parks.ohiodnr.gov/forkedrun • Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch and Psylodelic Gallery 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH, (740) 992-6228 Hours vary, furpeaceranch.com• Shade Winery 401 Gilkey Ridge Rd., Shade, OH, (740) 696-1323 Hours: Thurs. 4 p.m.–8 p.m. Fri., Sat. & Sun. 1 p.m.–8 p.m., Mar.– Dec. shadewinery.com

Attractions:• Lake Hope State Park 27331 State Route 278 McArthur, OH, (740) 596-5253 parks.ohiodnr.gov/lakehope.com• Zaleski State Forest State Rt. 278, Zaleski, OH, (740) 596-5781 forestry.ohiodnr.gov/zaleski.com• Ohio Pawpaw Festival, Lake Snowden 5900 Old US Hwy 50, Albany, OH Held yearly in September. Check athensohio.com/events for dates.

1. Turn left on E. State St. 2. L on 33 E 3. Exit to 50/32 E 4. L on 690 5. R on 550 6. Keep Straight onto 377 7. R on 2668. L on 376

9. L on 6010. L on 669 (Bridge St.)11. R on 2 (Front St.)12. R on N Main St.13. L on 7814. L on 33 E15. Exit to E State St.

Directions: Directions:1. Turn Left on E State St. 2. L on 33 E3. Continue on 833/124 4. R on 8335. L on Bus. 7 (E Main St.)6. Stay R on Bus. 7 (Hartinger Pkwy)7. Continue on Bus. 7

8. L on 79. R on 16010. L on 124/16011. R on 16012. R on 68913. R on 50/32 E14. Exit to 33 W15. Exit to E State St.

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Length: You decide how long to ride!

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Property Phone WebsiteAthens Cottage 740-590-6762 athenscottage.com

Baymont Inn & Suites 740-594-3000; 877-229-6668 baymontinns.com

Bittersweet Farm Cabins 740-541-0042 bittersweetfarmbb.com

Bodhi Tree Guesthouse & Studio 740-707-2050 bodhitreeguesthouse.com

Days Inn Athens 740-593-6655 daysinn.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites (coming summer 2015) 800-426-7866 marriott.com

FullBrooks Lodge 610-858-1756 1stchoicecabinrentals.com

Hampton Inn Athens 740-593-5600; 800-426-7866 hamptoninn3.hilton.com

Hickory Hill Bed & Breakfast 740-767-3463

Highlander Motel 740-593-6449

Holiday Inn Express Athens 740-592-4640 ihg.com

Hometown Inn 740-594-2294 hometowninnathens.com

JD’s Cabins 740-753-3249 hockinghills.com/jdscabins

Knights Inn 740-593-5565; 800-843-5644 knightsinn.com

Lake Hill Cabins 740-594-7296; 888-542-2246 lakehillcabins.com

Ohio University Inn & Conference Center 740-593-6661; 866-593-6661 ouinn.com

Primrose Bed & Breakfast 740-753-3105; 740-603-0508 historichost.com

Sand Ridge Bed & Breakfast 740-797-4701 sandridgebandb.com

Shamrock Rentals at Emerald Farm 740-448-6061; 740-707-1670 shamrockatemeraldfarm.com

Smoke Rise Ranch Resort 740-767-2624 smokeriseranch.com

Stafford Hill Cabins 740-438-0590; 740-438-0591 staffordhillcabins.com

Sunset Motel 740-593-3302

Super 8 740-594-4900; 800-800-8000 super8.com

The Athens Passive House 740-664-4805; 740-274-1489 sustainablepath.us/athenspassivehouse

The Bunkhouse 740-448-1070; 440-759-5904 lancesbunkhouse.com

The Hyde House 740-753-3105; 740-603-0508 historichost.com

Tombstone Cabin 740-664-3029

Wood Spirit Getaway 740-593-5628; 877-593-5628 woodspiritgetaway.com

Wrangler Cabin 740-503-2418 wranglercabin.com0

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1. Turn left on E State St.2. L to 33 W3. Exit to 134. Continue on 13 5. L on 332 (Monserat Ridge Rd.)6. R on 937. L on 6858. R on 78

9. Continue L on 21610. L on 59511. R on 33 W12. Exit to 664 S13. L on 56 E14. Continue on 56 E/32815. R on 68216. Exit to 50/32 E17. Exit to 33 W18. Exit to E State St.

Directions:

1. Turn Left on E State St. 2. L on 33 E3. Exit to 50/32 E4. L on 3295. R on 1446. R on 124 W7. Continue straight onto 833

8. R on Court St.9. L on 2nd St.10. R on Mulberry Ave.11. L on Union Ave.12. R on 713. L on 33 W14. Exit to E State St.

Directions:

1. Turn Left on E State St. 2. L on 33 E3. Exit to 50/32 W 4. Exit to 6825. L on 56 6. L on 2787. L on 50 8. L on 12 (Washington Rd./Old US 50)

9. L on 68110. R on 68111. R on 1012. L on 1913. R on 5614. R on 68215. Exit to 50/32 E16. Exit to 33 W 17. Exit to E State St.

Directions:

1. Turn Left on E State St.2. L on 33 W3. R on 5504. Continue straight on 3775. R on 5556. L on 6767. L on 78. R on Stone St./Gilman Ave.

9. R Gilman Ave.10. Continue on Virginia St.11. L on 55012. L on 32913. R on 5014. R on 33 W15. R on E State St.

Directions:

1. Turn Left on E State St.2. L on 33 E3. Take Richland Ave. Exit4. L on Alt 33/Richland Ave.5. R on Pomeroy Rd. (Old US 33)6. R on 681 (Alt 33) 7. R on 33 8. R on 20 (Rocksprings Rd.)9. R on Crew Rd. 10. R on 25/Pomeroy Pike11. L on 833/12412. R on 83313. R on Court St.

1. Turn Left on E State St.2. L on 33 W3. Exit R on 682 4. L on 13 5. L on 332 (Monserat Ridge Rd.)6. R on 93 7. L on 6858. R on 78 9. Stay Left on 216 10. R on 93 11. R on 13

14. L on 2nd St.15. R on Mulberry Ave.16. L on Union Ave.17. R on 718. L on 14319. R on 10/1320. R on 50/3221. L on 1922. R on 5623. R on 68224. Exit to 50/32 E25. Exit to 33 W26. Exit to E State St.

12. L on W. Main St. 13. L on 66814. L on 9315. R on 59516. L on 27817. L on W Canal St. (Old US 33)18. R on 69119. L on 11020. R on 68221. Exit to 50/32 E22. Exit to 33 W23. Exit to E State St.

Directions: Directions:1. Turn Left on E State St. 2. L on 33 E3. Exit to 50/32 E4. L on Ohio State Route 555

Directions:

*All directions originate from Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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DisclaimerOhio’s Windy 9 is the property of the Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau and may not be duplicated or reproduced without permission. As a condition of your voluntary participation in Ohio’s Windy 9, you hereby release and discharge ACCVB from any and all claims, demands, damages or liabili-ties arising from injury to your person or property as the result of riding/driving on Ohio’s Windy 9. Please understand that operating a motorcycle/vehicle entails a certain amount of risk. You must currently hold a valid driver’s license and/or a motorcycle endorsement and have the state mandated minimum liability insurance covering the motorcycle/vehicle that you will be operating on this ride. The vehicle that you will operate must be in proper working condition and you have the skills and experience required to safely navigate potentially dangerous public roadways.

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