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Difficulty    

Easy to Moderate. Predominantly flat. 

General Overview of Route

This all-inclusive 75-mile route begins and ends in historic uptown Marysville and traverses scenic rural miles to visit not just the nearby breweries and wineries, but also the more remote and intimate Ravenhurst Champagne Cellars, Bokes Creek Winery, and Rhetoric Brewing Company. They may be off the beaten path, but their proprietors and passion for their craft are well worth the trip. Shorter tours are also available via our partial segment routes, visiting some but not all our breweries and wineries. There are numerous small farmstands and agricultural businesses along this route, as noted by the icons. Be sure to check them out for farm-fresh foods.

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 Jim Simmons trail, indicated by Trailhead and Information icons, offers a leisurely bicycling alternative to getting to the western outskirts of town. 

Navigation

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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

There are many miles of scenic agricultural farmland along this route, but for a welcome tree canopy and forested views, the Bellepoint and Hinton Mill roads segments are sure to please, especially where they meet and cross Mill Creek. Well worth a short detour north on Mills road is the beautiful Mill Creek covered bridge. The Leeper-Perkins segment is another great stretch, offering rolling hills and tree cover as it follows Blues Creek.

Eat & Drink

There are many dining and refreshment options in historic uptown Marysville, and each of the breweries and wineries offers a unique setting to relax and socialize, and options and pairings to satisfy your thirst and hunger. The Keckley Rural Life Center offers a quiet respite for a break. For bicyclists, from the Marysville Upground Reservoir, the Jim Simmons trail, indicated by Trailhead and Information icons, offers a leisurely paved path alternative to getting back into town. 

Restrooms

In Marysville, public restroom facilities can be found at Partners Park and American Legion Park, and at Memorial Hospital. Outside of town, facilities can be found at the breweries and wineries. Also, Mosier’s Market and Wood-Longbrake park in Raymond, and Marysville Upground Reservoir Park, 

Terrain

There are no gravel roads on this route however newly chipped and sealed roads may have loose small gravel.

Cautions

The following segments are short but deserve added attention.

  • Industrial Parkway (to Retreat 21) sees periodic commuter and commercial traffic.
  • Crossing Rt 4.
  • Be sure to enter and exit Bokes Creek Winery at their upper parking lot entrance.
  • Rt739 sees periodic commuter and commercial traffic.
  • Rt347 sees 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.