Ohio 78 — Rim of the World
Ohio State Route 78 runs 105 miles from Nelsonville east to Clarington on the Ohio River, threading through Athens, Hocking, Morgan, Noble, and Monroe counties. The crown jewel is the 20-mile 'Rim of the World' stretch along the south edge of Burr Oak State Park in Morgan County — tight S-curves, 180-degree switchbacks, and sustained elevation gain that eventually crests to panoramic views across Wayne National Forest that riders describe as stretching 60 miles in every direction. Car and Driver named the full corridor one of America's most scenic highways. Highlights include Burr Oak Lake, the Big Muskie Bucket historic dragline artifact near McConnelsville, and the Ohio River bluffs near Clarington. Designated an Ohio Scenic Byway and part of the Appalachian Byway system. The Windy 9 maps it as Route 1: Rim of the World (86.6 miles out of Athens).
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Kent
The route begins in Kent, a riverside college town with fuel, food, and services before heading into rural Ohio.
Cameron
A small community just a few miles in that marks the transition from suburban surroundings to rolling Appalachian foothills.
Caldwell
The Noble County seat offers a good mid-route stop with fuel and a quiet small-town main street.
Meigs
The southern end of the route in Meigs Township rounds out a journey through Ohio's hilly southeastern interior.
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