Hey there, Also from Marysville. Best "closest" ride here that I have found, is just head E on 36, pass by 257, (where the flashing lights are maybe 10miles from marysville) go over the river, then turn either left or right. Left is Warren road, Right is Klondike rd. Left can be pretty scenic all the way to Prospect, probably 15 miles or so. There is a pretty good ice cream place in Prospect. It's a good way to go if you have limited time. The names of the roads change a few times, but there is no real worry of getting lost as long as the river is on your left. (heading to prospect anyways) If you head Right, down Klondike road, it will eventually turn into Riverside Drive, if you need to head to Columbus, Powell, or Dublin and aren't in a hurry. It's a much better experience then just heading down the freeway to get there. Either way...be careful, while neither is the most demanding of roads, it is right by the river, there are a lot of trees, and limbs on the road are semi-common. I have seen many riders stop and kick them off to the side of the road as it is a common path for bikers around this area. Sping and fall can be pretty scenic around there too. Have fun and Welcome!