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*All directions originate from Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau in Athens, Ohio. WINDY9.COM
Up, up, and away to the Head south along Onward through Wayne Cruise alongside the Get a perfect snapshot
top of Ohio’s Windy
9.Gaze upon the “Rim
the Ohio River Scenic
Byway through river
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the famous Hocking
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confluence with the
of the true Ohio riding
experience on this short
Visit Athens, Ohio
of the World” along the towns of yesteryear. Hills region to discover Ohio. See some great route. Zip though the
famous Route 78. Wayne Cross the mighty Ohio one of America’s most modern engineering curvy roads or take
National Forest, Burr to spot the “Mothman” popular eco-adventure as you pass many it slow. Explore Lake
Oak State Park, and the in Point Pleasant, WV, or destinations. Take your Ohio River locks Hope State Park, Zaleski
Stockport Mill highlight take a break riverside at time along the Hocking and dams. Visit the State Forest, or navigate
one of America’s most the Gallipolis City Park Hills Scenic Byway biker-friendly town the gravel road to the
popular rides! before turning north to and explore a variety of Pomeroy,featuring popular Moonville Tunnel.
more of Appalachia’s of unique, seasonal region’s best views of
scenic countryside. experience. the Ohio River.

LENGTH: Approximately 87 miles LENGTH: Approximately 94 miles LENGTH: Approximately 93 miles LENGTH: Approximately 101 miles LENGTH: Approximately 51 miles

DIRECTIONS: DIRECTIONS: DIRECTIONS: DIRECTIONS: DIRECTIONS:

1. Turn left on E. State St. 1. Turn Left on E State St. 1. Turn left on E State St. 1. Turn Left on E State St. 1. Turn Left on E State St.

2. L on 33 E 2. L on 33 E 2. L to 33 W 2. L on 33 E 2. L on 33 E

3. Exit to 50/32 E 3. Continue on 833/124 3. Exit to 13 3. Exit to 50/32 E 3. Exit to 50/32 W

4. R on 833 4. Continue on 13 4. L on 329 4. Exit to 682 Visit Athens, Ohio - the official home and headquarters of
4. L on 690
Ohio’s Windy 9. All routes begin and end in Athens, making
5. R on 550 5. L on Bus. 7 (E Main St.) 5. L on 332 (Monserat Ridge Rd.) 5. R on 144 5. L on 56
it the perfect home base for all your Windy 9 adventures.
6. Keep Straight onto 377 6. Stay R on Bus. 7 (Hartinger Pkwy) 6. R on 93 6. R on 124 W 6. L on 278 The region’s largest collection of lodging, dining, shopping
7. Continue on Bus. 7 7. L on 685 7. Continue straight onto 833 7. L on 50 and nightlife are right here ­­—
­ and a Windy 9 experience
7. R on 266
wouldn’t be the same anywhere else! Local foods, craft
8. L on 376 8. L on 7 8. R on 78 8. R on Court St. 8. L on 12 (Washington Rd./Old US 50)
brews and wineries as well as the best in live entertainment
9. L on 60 9. R on 160 9. Continue L on 216 9. L on 2nd St. 9. L on 681 all wait for you in Athens after a day of riding.
10. L on 669 (Bridge St.) 10. L on 124/160 10. L on 595 10. R on Mulberry Ave. 10. R on 681 Athens has long been known as a bit eccentric – there is
11. R on 160 11. R on 33 W 11. L on Union Ave. 11. R on 10 a creative spirit here that you just can’t put a name to and
11. R on 2 (Front St.)
it’s apparent in almost all that happens here. Surrounded
12. R on N Main St. 12. R on 689 12. Exit to 664 S 12. R on 7 12. L on 19
by an amazing green belt of hills and valleys, Athens
13. L on 78 13. R on 50/32 E 13. L on 56 E 13. L on 33 W 13. R on 56 introduces you to the beauty and peace of Southeast
14. Exit to 33 W 14. Continue on 56 E/328 14. Exit to E State St. 14. R on 682 Ohio. Truthfully, Athens is little bit funky, a little off-beat,
14. L on 33 E
and always worth the trip!
15. Exit to E State St. 15. R on 682 LUNCH STOP: 15. Exit to 50/32 E
15. Exit to E State St.
LUNCH STOP: 16. Exit to 50/32 E The Court Street Grill | courtstreetgrill.com 16. Exit to 33 W
LUNCH STOPS:
Colony Club | Facebook: @ColonyGallipolis 17. Exit to 33 W 112 Court St., Pomeroy, OH, (740) 992-6524 17. Exit to E State St. Disclaimer
Stockport Mill Inn | stockportmill.com 418 Second Avenue, Gallipolis, OH, (740) 208-5526 Hours: M-Th 10am–11pm; F-Sa 11:30am–11pm
Ohio’s Windy 9 is the property of the Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau and

1995 Broadway Ave, Stockport, OH, (740) 559-2822 18. Exit to E State St. LUNCH STOP: may not be duplicated or reproduced without permission. As a condition of your voluntary
Hours: Tu-F 11am–2pm, 5pm-9pm; Sa 11-9pm participation in Ohio’s Windy 9, you hereby release and discharge ACCVB from any and
Hours: F-Sa 5pm–9pm; Su 12pm–4 pm LUNCH STOPS: Lake Hope Lodge | lakehopelodge.com all claims, demands, damages or liabilities arising from injury to your person or property
as the result of riding/driving on Ohio’s Windy 9. Please understand that operating a
Triple Nickel Diner | triplenickeldiner.com Millstone BBQ | millstonebbq.com 27331 State Rt. 278, McArthur, OH, (740) 596-0601 motorcycle/vehicle entails a certain amount of risk. You must currently hold a valid driver’s
1060 High St. Chesterhill, OH (740) 554-3299 20020 State Rt. 664 S, Logan, OH, (740) 380-0400 Hours: W-Th 11am–8pm; F-Sa 11am– 9pm; Su 10am-2pm license and/or a motorcycle endorsement and have the state mandated minimum liability

Hours: ​Th-Sa 8am-8pm; ​Su 8am-3pm Hours: Su 10am-9pm; M-Th 11am-9pm; F-Sa 11am-10:30pm 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.

Majestic rolling hills Old US 33 takes Celebrate the Hocking Just the motorcycle and

Where to stay
are showcased along riders back in time by Valley’s coal heritage OH 555—we’ll let “The
this challenging trek. navigating the main with a tour through the Triple Nickel” take it
You’ll get a glimpse of historic thoroughfare Little Cities of Black from here …
State Route 555, aka connecting Athens Diamonds. Turn-of-the-
The Triple Nickel, as to the Ohio River. Fill century upstart mining
Planning a group ride? Contact the Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau
you breeze by ridge the belly and the bike towns shimmer along
top farms and orchards in Pomeroy before this jewel of a ride. Toss for lodging assistance: 800-878-9767 | 740-592-1819 | AthensOhio.com
on your way to and heading deep into in the Wayne National
from the rivertown of Ohio’s Appalachian Forest and Nelsonville’s
Marietta, Ohio. backcountry. Historic Square for a
most unforgettable run. Property Phone Website
Athens Cottage 740-590-6762 athenscottage.com
LENGTH: Approximately 105 miles LENGTH: Approximately 64 miles LENGTH: Approximately 101 miles LENGTH: You decide how long to ride!
Baymont Inn & Suites 740-594-3000; 877-229-6668 baymontinns.com
DIRECTIONS: DIRECTIONS: DIRECTIONS: DIRECTIONS:
Bittersweet Farm Cabins 740-541-0042 bittersweetfarmbb.com
1. Turn Left on E State St. 1. Turn Left on E State St. 1. Turn Left on E State St. 1. R onto E State St. - 2.5 miles
Bodhi Tree Guesthouse & Studio 740-707-2050 bodhitreeguesthouse.com
2. L on 33 W 2. L on 33 E 2. L on 33 W 2. Continue straight onto Rt. 50/ Rt. 32 ramp - 24.5 miles
3. Take Richland Ave. Exit 3. Exit R on 682 3. L on Ohio Rt. 555 - 60+ miles The Bunkhouse 740-448-1070; 440-759-5904 lancesbunkhouse.com
3. R on 550
4. Continue straight on 377 4. L on Alt 33/Richland Ave. 4. L on 13 LUNCH STOP: Days Inn Athens 740-593-6655 daysinn.com
5. R on 555 5. R on Pomeroy Rd. (Old US 33) 5. L on 332 (Monserat Ridge Rd.) Triple Nickel Diner | triplenickeldiner.com Fairfield Inn & Suites 800-426-7866 marriott.com
6. L on 676 6. R on 681 (Alt 33) 6. R on 93 1060 High St. Chesterhill, OH (740) 554-3299
Hampton Inn Athens 740-593-5600; 800-426-7866 hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hours: ​Th-Sa 8am-8pm; ​Su 8am-3pm
7. L on 7 7. R on 33 7. L on 685
​ Hickory Hill Bed & Breakfast 740-767-3463
8. R on Stone St./Gilman Ave. 8. R on 20 (Rocksprings Rd.) 8. R on 78
Highlander Motel 740-593-6449
9. R Gilman Ave. 9. R on Crew Rd. 9. Stay Left on 216
10. R on 25/Pomeroy Pike 10. R on 93 Holiday Inn Express Athens 740-592-4640 ihg.com
10. Continue on Virginia St.
11. L on 550 11. L on 833/124 11. R on 13 Hometown Inn 740-594-2294

12. L on 329 12. R on 833 12. L on W. Main St. The Hyde House 740-753-3105; 740-603-0508
13. R on 50 13. R on Court St. 13. L on 668 Knights Inn 740-593-5565; 800-843-5644 knightsinn.com
14. R on 33 W 14. L on 2nd St. 14. L on 93 Lake Hill Cabins 740-594-7296; 888-542-2246 lakehillcabins.com
15. R on E State St. 15. R on Mulberry Ave. 15. R on 595
The Little B Inn 740-591-6888 thelittlebinn.com
LUNCH STOP: 16. L on Union Ave. 16. L on 278
The Lodge at Double Play Ranch 419-783-7851 doubleplayranch.com
Boathouse BBQ | Facebook: @boathousebbq 17. R on 7 17. L on W Canal St. (Old US 33)
218 Virginia St. Marietta, OH, (740) 373-3006 18. L on 143 18. R on 691 Ohio University Inn & Conference Center 740-593-6661; 866-593-6661 ouinn.com
Hours: Everyday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
19. R on 10/13 19. L on 110 Shamrock Rentals at Emerald Farm 740-448-6061; 740-707-1670
Triple Nickel Diner | triplenickeldiner.com
20. R on 50/32 20. R on 682 Smoke Rise Ranch Resort 740-767-2624 smokeriseranch.com
1060 High St. Chesterhill, OH (740) 554-3299
Hours: ​Th-Sa 8am-8pm; ​Su 8am-3pm 21. L on 19 21. Exit to 50/32 E Stafford Hill Cabins 740-438-0590; 740-438-0591 staffordhillcabins.com
22. R on 56 22. Exit to 33 W
Sunset Motel 740-593-3302
23. R on 682 23. Exit to E State St.
Super 8 740-594-4900; 800-800-8000 super8.com
24. Exit to 50/32 E LUNCH STOP:
Clay Haus | clayhaus.com Passive House 740-664-4805; 740-274-1489 sustainablepath.us/athenspassivehouse
25. Exit to 33 W
123 W Main St., Somerset, OH, (740) 743-1426 Wood Spirit Getaway 740-593-5628; 877-593-5628 woodspiritgetaway.com
26. Exit to E State St.
Hours: Su 11am–3pm; Tu-Th 11am–2pm, 4pm-8pm;
LUNCH STOP: F-Sa 11am–2pm, 4pm-9pm Wrangler Cabin 740-503-2418 wranglercabin.com
The Court Street Grill | courtstreetgrill.com Visit AthensOhio.com for more information
112 Court St., Pomeroy, OH, (740) 992-6524
Hours: M-Th 10am–11pm; F-Sa 11:30am–11pm Riding the The Triple Nickel near Chesterhill, Ohio.