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Difficulty    

Easy to Moderate. Predominantly flat. 

General Overview of Route

This 24-mile route begins and ends in historic uptown Marysville and traverses scenic cyclist-selected rural miles to visit not just our fun uptown breweries- Ill Mannered, Camp Brewing Basecamp, and Happenstance Brewing Project, but also the vibrant and chic Taphouse at Retreat 21.

Ride Tips

Selected to minimize traffic engagement and maximize sight lines for safety, this route travels public roads of state, county, and township oversight, and experiences periodic commuter, commercial, and agricultural traffic. In general, but not always: our state roads are smoothly paved and lined two-lane roads with shoulders suitable for bicycles; county roads are lined and two lanes, may not have shoulders, may be smooth paved or chip-sealed; county roads are typically narrower, unlined, chip-sealed roads without shoulders. Bicyclists must be prepared and proficient to ride public roads. Note that cornfields can block lines of sight around bends and intersections. In Marysville the McCarthy Park multi-use trail, indicated by Trailhead and Information icons, offers a leisurely bicycling alternative to and from the eastern edge of town. 

Navigation

Download this map to your Ride with GPS mobile app for turn-by-turn guidance during your ride. Click “Send to Device” at the top of the map on this page. Or simply print the map and cue sheet.

Start / Finish

This route begins and ends amid the laidback vibe of historic uptown Marysville, where you’ll find dining and entertainment options to celebrate your day of touring. Public parking is available throughout the uptown district.

Special Segment

Brown-Moder Road is a short and pleasant stretch, with an S bend sometimes obscured by crops; and the French Hen Farm event center on Fladt Road features a beautifully repurposed barn. Waldo Road, heading back into Marysville, features a landscape-like tree-edged farm field with a majestic lone tree nestled between two planted fields- a gorgeous sight when the tree is in full canopy and mature crops framing the view.

Eat & Drink

There are many dining and refreshment options in historic uptown Marysville, and each of the breweries offers a unique setting to relax and socialize, and options and pairings to satisfy your thirst and hunger. This route meanders out of Marysville to visit the Taphouse at Retreat 21- a genuine oasis for relaxation and celebration in a country setting. 

Restrooms

In Marysville, public restroom facilities can be found at Partners Park, Eljer Park, McCarthy Park, and at Memorial Hospital. Each of the breweries also has facilities. Along the route, the Union County Sports Complex on County Home Rd and the Marysville Nature Park have facilities.

Terrain

There are no gravel roads on this route however newly chipped and sealed roads may have loose small gravel. The entrance lane and parking at Retreat 21 is gravel.

Cautions

The following segments are short but deserve added attention.

  • Industrial Parkway (to Retreat 21) sees periodic commuter and commercial traffic.
  • Weaver and Watkins Roads, and especially the short stretch of RT36, see periodic commuter and commercial traffic.
  • Rural roads may have seasonal agricultural vehicles and visibility at intersections and around curves obscured by cornfields.
  • Railroad crossings are diagonal to road.

About this Route Evaluation

These notes are provided as general guidance and not intended to replace your own pre-trip research and due diligence. Familiarize yourself with the route beforehand. Avoid periods of anticipated increased traffic. Road conditions are subject to change.