Hocking Hills Over Night Ride

Event date: 
Sat, 07/29/2023 - 7:30am to Sun, 07/30/2023 - 5:30pm

HOCKING HILLS RIDE: JULY 29 - 30, 2023

Ride Description : JOIN US AS WE TOUR THE HOCKING HILLS REGION

The Hocking Hills region is known for its natural beauty. Some of the most striking natural wonders in the state can be found in Hocking Hills State Park and State Forest. This ride will take us over the hilly and wooded countryside through 5 State Parks located in the Wayne National Forest. We’ll also ride a portion 555 the morning of day 2 before working our way to PK.  For the shopper’s in the chapter, a stop is planned at Athens H-D prior to heading to our hotel for an evening of rider fellowship. 

Staging Location: Behind Wendy’s near PK

Time: 7:30 am

Please arrive with gas tanks full.

This is a CLOSED chapter event, members are allowed to bring one guest.

Road Conditions :  The route will be on State and County roads. Several portions will contain winding roads, along with elevation changes.

Miles : DAY 1 - 195 miles - DAY 2 – 193 miles

Cost: Lodging for one night, meals and two tanks of gas. 

Lodging:  Holiday Inn Express, 11 East Park Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701. PH: (740)592-4640  Rate: $119 plus 13% tax (includes breakfast).  15 rooms have been blocked (7 Kings, 8 Double Queens).  Tell the  hotel you’re with the Powder Keg HOG group.  Rooms will be held until 06/29…however the hotel is fairly full that weekend, so there may not be additional rooms available above the 15.  Cancellation is 48 hours prior, so book early. 

Break stops: We will be stopping at various places for breaks & lunch.

Kickstands down: DAY 1 - At the Holiday Inn Express - DAY 2 – At Powder Keg H-D (Approx. 4:30 PM)

Links to related web sites: HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS    HOCKING HILLS TRAVEL GUIDE  

GPX Planner Links:

Hocking Hills - Day 1 (Awaiting pre ride)

Hocking Hills - Day 2 (Awaiting pre ride)

Tank Sheets: Under Construction

Road Captains:

Group 1 - Lead: Frank Fuller, Ken Cornett; Group 2- Lead: Mike Summers, Sweep: Mark Putnam

E-mail addresses: [email protected]

Closed Event: Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. Chapter members. Closed Events are those events open to Chapter members and one guest per member.  All guests must sign an event release. Be aware, all rides and events are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Event Coordinator: 
Frank Fuller
Road Captain