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Black Diamond Run from Athens Ohio
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RouteXpert Paul Hedges - Adv RouteXpert
Last edit: 28-01-2023
Route Summary
The Black Diamond Run is route 8 of Ohio's Windy 9. When a set of roads have their own Facebook page then you know the riding must be good.
This route can be a morning's ride, as part of a 2 piece day,or just a easy ride taking in the sights and enjoying the scenic views.
Although there are attractions along the way, this route is about riding Ohio's backwood bends and enjoying each one of them.
For the riding alone this is a this 3 star half day of riding
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Duration
4h 15m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
164.34 km
Countries
Tinkers Cave RP13
RouteXpert Review
Motorcyclists travel the country in search of riding great roads, Ohio riders are lucky to have the Windy 9 in their “backyard”. The Windy 9 is the best collection of motorcycle routes in the state. From twists and turns, hairpin curves and long, easy cruising roads, the Windy 9 has a route for every level of motorcycle rider!

Whether you want to complete the nearly 1,000 miles in a weekend, or cruise along a few of the routes exploring local attractions for the day, the routes of the Windy 9 will provide thrilling rides, stunning scenery, and the lure of the open road calling you to return again and again.

This is route 8 of 9
The “Black Diamond Run” takes riders north of Athens. This motorcycle ride in Ohio showcases the Hocking Valley’s turn-of-the-century mining towns, passing through Nelsonville, Somerset, New Lexington, Shawnee, New Straitsville, Chauncey and returning to Athens. Explore the Wayne National Forest, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway(RP34) and Robinson’s Cave(RP29).

As this is just 1 of the 9 routes centered around Athens Ohio it can be taken as a day's riding or part of a day linked to other rides
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway RP34
Robinson's Cave RP29
Links
Ohio's Windy 9 Facebook page
Download a tank map for the route
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
History of Robinson's Cave
This video shows sights from various parts of the
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