Chuck78 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Looking for some more fun and twisty areas to ride near central Ohio, and I was curious if anyone has spent much time riding in Tar Hollow State Forest? There are a few major roads and state routes around the outskirts of Tar Hollow that look like they could be decent, but I am very curious about the backroads and park roads that run through the forest. Zaleski/Lake Hope park roads tend to be mostly gravel, so I was hoping to hear firsthand what they were like before I take a small group ride down that way en route to a vintage bike show at Williams Vintage Cycle Works in Xenia on May 24th. Satellite map view in these areas zoomed in didn't seem to give me any definite answers. I do recall an old friend mentioning he and a group of riding buds were heading to tar hollow to ride, but never heard about the ride after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck78 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Also wondering about any other fun routes from South Bloomingville or Tar Hollow to Xenia if anyone has any tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I spent lots of time riding a motorcycle around Tar Hollow long before I had my license. Very twisty paved roads would be great for a motard, but you definitely need to watch your speed. Rangers. 180 from 56 to Tar Hallow is fun too. Watch for hillbilly dogs near the roadside trailers. I've run over a couple. They will dart out of the yards and try to bite your tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 There is a road on the left past Tar hollow before a right-hand curve. It will take you back up into Hocking Hills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck78 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Alright so I read that north ridge & south ridge rd's & Tar Hollow rd are paved but narrow, but I was really looking to find out if a very twisty back way in was gravel, dirt, or bad tar& chipseal - Pole Ridge Rd to Pleasant Ridge Rd. Anyone have any clues? Google satellite view left me wondering. 56 to Blue Creek Rd hits Pole Ridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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