Saint Marys, Ohio · Washington County · Facility
This byway follows the Ohio River and traverses two of the units (Ironton and Marietta) of the Wayne National Forest. Some of the Forest provides a backdrop to the byway's scenery, in other cases, loop trails off the byway offer visitors alternative routes to explore. A Forest campground along the byway, trails, and ot…
This byway follows the Ohio River and traverses two of the units (Ironton and Marietta) of the Wayne National Forest. Some of the Forest provides a backdrop to the byway's scenery, in other cases, loop trails off the byway offer visitors alternative routes to explore. A Forest campground along the byway, trails, and other amenities offer byway travelers an opportunity to explore the Wayne.
Follows the Ohio river from the Pennsylvania/Ohio state line across the state. Transects the Wayne National Forest on the Marietta Unit and the Ironton District.
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