Bikin' down the byway
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Can anyone truly discover all the beauty that lies along the country roads within Ohio’s Amish Country? We will open your eyes to areas that tie together one beautiful mile at a time without the interference of traffic jams and semi-trucks. Grab your handlebar, cruise around 55 miles an hour and enjoy this 93 mile curvy route that takes you through Holmes, Stark, Tuscarawas and Carroll Counties.
The Holmes/Tusc Trot
Distances between turns are listed. Abbreviations:
S.R. = State Route, C.R. = County Road,
• From the Berlin Elementary school on State Route 39 West to C.R. 201 (1.1 mile), then right on C.R. 201
• From C.R. 201 to S.R. 241 North (4.2 miles), and turn right at the stop sign on 241 North
• From 241 to C.R. 77 South (2.4 miles), then turn right at the 4 way stop sign onto C.R. 77 South
• From C.R. 77 to C.R. 160 (.04 mile), then turn left onto C.R. 160
• From C.R. 160 to Winesburg (4.7 miles), then turn left at the stop sign onto S.R. 62 East
• From Winesburg to Wilmot (5 miles), then turn right at traffic light on S.R. 250 East
• From S.R. 250 to S.R. 212 (2.2 miles), then turn left onto S.R. 212 East
• From S.R. 212 East to S.R. 39 in Dellroy (25.2 miles), then turn right onto S.R. 39 West
(There are gas stations and restaurants in Bolivar along S.R. 212 - Vaughan’s Pub, Firehouse Grill and Pub in Zoar)
• From S.R. 39 West to New Philadelphia, (12.5 miles), then turn right at the traffic light onto East High Ave.
• Continue through the square and downtown New Philadelphia to I-77
(There are gas stations, Buffalo Wild Wings and Hog Heaven along West High Ave.)
• At Interstate 77, go under the overpass and bear left onto S.R. 21 South (Stonecreek Road)
(If you bear right on S.R. 21 North, Adventure Harley Davidson is ahead on the right)
• From I-77 to Stonecreek via S.R. 21 South (8 miles), then turn right at the stop sign in Stone Creek onto S.R. 751 which is East Jefferson
• From S.R. 751 to C.R. 2 in Bakersville (5.6 miles), then turn right onto C.R. 2
• Continue .01 of a mile and bear sharp right onto C.R. 97
• From C.R. 2 to Troendly (1.7 miles), then turn left on Troendly all the way to Baltic (S.R. 93)
• From Baltic, turn right onto S.R. 93 and continue on to S.R. 39 in Sugarcreek
(You will be at the intersection of S.R. 39 and S.R. 93, and you have three options)
• From here if you turn left on S.R. 39 you will go back thru Walnut Creek, to Berlin.
• If you continue North on S.R. 93, this is a beautiful, curvy road that takes you to S.R. 250
• If you turn right on S.R. 39 East, you can go 1 mile to downtown Sugarcreek for food and fuel and it will take you 20 miles back to Dover to I-77
From Wooster, journey south down State Route 3 while enjoying the winding roads and scenic views through rich farmlands where roadsides are lined with cornfields, family farms, antique stores and wineries. Let your wheels roll through the small communities of Lakeville, Big Prairie and Nashville before traveling into Berlin, the heart of Ohio’s Amish Country. Stop for lunch in Berlin before traveling onward through Mt. Hope and Mt. Eaton as you make your way back into Wayne County and through the small communities of Dalton, Burton City and Marshallville.
The Wayne/Holmes Hop
Distances between turns are listed. Abbreviations:
S.R. = State Route, C.R. = County Road,
• Travel South on Ohio S.R. 3 from S.R. 250 (2.1 miles)
• Turn Left onto S.R. 226 – travel through Lakeville and Big Prairie (6.8 miles)
• Turn Right onto S.R. 514 South to Nashville (7.4 miles)
• Turn Left onto S.R. 39 East – travel through Berlin (19 miles)
• Turn Left onto C.R. 77
• Continue Straight on C.R. 77 through Mt. Hope (5 miles)
• Continue straight onto S.R. 241 North
• Bear Right to continue on S.R. 241 North into Mt. Eaton (6.8 miles)
• Pass over S.R. 250 and continue straight onto S.R. 94 North through Dalton (7 miles)
• Cross over S.R. 30 and travel through Burton City on S.R. 94 (11 miles)
• Cross over S.R. 585 to 604 West. Travel 1 mile to stop sign
• Turn left onto S.R. 3 to complete your loop
Departure location – Coshocton County CVB: 432 North Whitewoman Street, Coshocton, Ohio 43812.
Three Rivers Ride - Coshocton
Distances between turns are listed. Abbreviations:
S.R. = State Route, C.R. = County Road,
• From 83 North to S.R. 643 North (3.7 miles) then right on S.R. 643
• From S.R. 643 to New Bedford (10.5 miles) then right on S.R. 651 East
• From S.R. 651 East to S.R. 93 South (3.9 miles) then right on S.R. 93 South (Fox Pizza and Baltic Mills Winery is in Baltic)
• From 93 South to Pearl Valley Cheese (5.4 miles) - (Large variety of cheese. Tours available upon request)
• From Pearl Valley Cheese (S.R. 93 South) to S.R. 36 (5.7 miles) then left on S.R. 36 East
• From S.R. 36 East to Ravens Glenn Winery / Unusual Junction (2.4 miles) - (Wine & Food)
• From Unusual Junction / Ravens Glenn, take S.R. 36 West to S.R. 93 South (2.4 miles) then left on S.R. 93 South
• From S.R. 93 South to S.R. 541 West (6.4 miles) then right on S.R. 541 West
• From S.R. 541 West to S.R. 206 North ( 27.7 miles) then sharp right onto S.R. 206
• From S.R. 206 to S.R. 36 East (3.3 miles) then right on S.R. 36 East (Peggy Sue’s Restaurant is on the right)
• From S.R. 36 to S.R. 206 North (.05 mile) then left on S.R. 206
• From S.R. 206 North to S.R. 715 East (1.9 miles) then right on S.R. 715 East (Mohawk Dam)
• From S.R. 715 East to S.R. 36 East (5 miles) then left on S.R. 36 East (In Warsaw, Roberta’s Diner is on left, fuel on left)
• From S.R. 36 East to S.R. 60 North (6.5 miles) then left on S.R. 60 North
• From S.R. 60 North to C.R. 24 East (3 miles) then right on C.R. 24 (Gospel Hill Lighthouse)
• From C.R. 24 East to S.R. 83 South (10 miles) then turn right on S.R. 83 to Coshocton