Dear Members and Friends: NOTE: This event will run Rain or Shine !!
Our next event is the Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Cruise on Sunday, October 14th. We will meet at the McDonalds at I-90 and Route 45 (exit 223) at 10:00 am and will depart from there at 10:30and go to the Covered Bridge Festival at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds in Jefferson Ohio (near Routes 307 and 46).
We have FREE admission to the Fair for the first two occupants of each car. Additional riders will have t hide in the trunk or pay a $3 entrance fee.
We will have a munchies meet and greet at the fair until about 12:30, so bring something to share. Everyone will be given maps and instructions for the self-guided Covered Bridge Cruise. It will NOT be possible for all of us to leave at the same time and descend on the covered bridges due to the limited parking available at each bridge, so we will leave in small groups.
Most of the covered bridges are on GRAVEL roads. For those of you who might not want to drive, there will be Van Tours leaving from the fairgrounds, at frequent intervals. Cost is $7 per rider. The Van Tours do NOT go to every covered bridge.
We have special instructions for you on how to avoid the worst of the gravel roads, and how you can see three more bridges that are not on the route we will be taking. IThe special nstructions will be handed out to those who bring munchies.
There will be FOOD and CRAFTS at the Fair and at most of the 11 covered bridges along the 66-mile route. It normally takes 2.5 hours to drive, but will probably take longer on this day. You can stay at the fair or at the bridges for as long as, or as little as you like. There is no way to judge the parking and driving time…so you kind of have to wing it.
We will meet again at 5:00 pm to have dinner together at the Clay Street Inn, located on the corner of Clay Street and Route 45 - about 500 feet from the McDonalds where we first met. It is very close to I-90 and Route 45……a mile or so North of Route 307.
Reservations have been made for 40 of our closest PT Friends.
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If you would like an advance copy of the Special Instructions, print the following info:
HOW TO GET TO FAIRGROUNDS
To get to the Fairgrounds from I-90 and Route 45 (McDonald's parking lot)-go south (right) on Route 45 to Route 307-turn left on Route 307 (east) and continue into Jefferson to the junction of Route 307 and Route 46. Turn right on Route 46 and continue past Speedway to Ashtabula Street-turn right and go straight into the Fairgrounds. Do not turn right at the bend. You must stop at the back gate and will be directed to our parking area. DO NOT ENTER THE MAIN GATE OR YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY TO
ENTER.
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HOW TO DO THE COVERED BRIDGE TOUR A AND BYPASS THE WORST GRAVEL SPOTS
From the Fairgrounds we will go to Route 46 (right turn) South to East Jefferson Road (left) (paved) to go to the Netcher Road Bridge (#1).
Proceed on from Netcher Road Bridge to South Denmark Road (gravel). Turn left to see South Denmark Road Bridge (#2).
We did not see this bridge as it must have been off to the side and we missed it. A special prize to the first person who finds this bridge!
Continue on South Denmark to Route 193 (paved). Turn left on Route 193 and go to Route 167 (paved) and turn right. Go to Stanhope Kelloggsville Road (paved) and turn left. Continue to Caine Road (gravel) and turn right to see Caine Road Bridge (#3).
At this point we suggest that you turn around, go back to Stanhope Kelloggsville Road and turn right. Go to Graham Road (paved) and turn right to see Graham Road Bridge (#4).
At this point turn around, go back to Stanhope Kelloggsville Road and turn right. Go to Root Road and turn right to see Root Road Bridge (#5).
Go through the bridge to Route 84 (paved) and turn right. Continue on Route 84 to Route 7 (paved) and turn left on Route 7. Continue to South Ridge Road (gravel). Turn right and continue to Middle Road (gravel). Turn right on Middle Road to see Middle Road Bridge (#6).
Continue on Middle Road to Hatch Corners Road (paved) and turn right to see State Road Bridge (#7).
Once you go through the bridge you will come to a "T" in the road. Turn right (State Road) and continue to South Ridge Road (paved) and turn right. Continue on to Keefus Road (gravel) and turn left. Go to Creek Road (gravel) and turn left to see Creek Road Bridge (#8).
Continue through bridge to Route 20 (paved) and turn left. Continue on Route 20 to Route 193 (paved) and turn left. Go to Plymouth Gageville Road (paved) and turn right to see Benetka Road Bridge (#9).
Continue on through bridge to Plymouth Ridge Road (paved) and turn left. Go to Dibble Road (gravel) and turn right. Go to Dewey Road (gravel) and turn left to see Olin Road Bridge (#10).
Continue through bridge and go to Rockwell Road (paved) and turn left. Go to Plymouth Ridge Road and turn right. Go to State Road and turn left. Continue on State Road which will turn into Route 46 (paved). Go to Griggs Road (paved) and turn left. Go to Giddings Road (gravel) and turn right to see Giddings Road Bridge (#11).
At this point you have completed the 11 covered bridges on Tour A. To get back to Jefferson follow the "Covered Bridge" signs. If time permits, and you want to see as many as three more bridges, see instructions below. If not, you can either go to the Clay Street Inn and meet us for dinner at 5:00 pm or you can go back to the Fairgrounds.
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HOW TO SEE THREE ADDITIONAL COVERED BRIDGES
Continue through Giddings Road Bridge (#11) and turn right. Follow the Covered Bridge signs to get you back to Route 46. Go south on Route 46 (left) to Route 307 and turn right. Go to Doyle Road (paved and then gravel) and turn right to see Doyle Road Bridge (#12).
At this point turn around and go back to Route 307. (If you go north to Clay Street-as indicated on map-Clay Street is closed.). Turn right on Route 307. Once you pass Route 534 turn left into the Harpersfield Metro Park to see the Harpersfield Bridge (#13).
This bridge is very scenic and should have good parking. It is worth spending a few minutes at this bridge.
To see Mechanicsville Road covered bridge (#14) go back to Route 307 and turn right. Continue on Route 307 to Mechanicsville Road and turn right to see the bridge. From this point you can go back on Route 307 to Route 45 north (left). Clay Street Inn will be on the right side of the road.
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CLAY STREET INN
2092 State Route 45
Austinburg, OH 44010
440-275-5151
The Clay Street Inn is located at the Corner of Route 45 and Clay Street, about 500 feet from the McDonalds Restaurant where we gathered earlier in the day. It is very close to I-90.
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IF YOU ARE HOPELESSLY LOST BUT STILL IN THE STATE OF OHIO
Go to the closest intersection that you can find the names of the streets and call us on cell phone at 216/299-6571 and we will attempt to guide you.
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DISCLAIMER
These directions were compiled, typed and edited by Mrs PT-MD who will gladly accept compliments kudos, or cash for same. Should any of the directions be incorrect, or anyone gets lost, or any cars get dinged by gravel, or if it rains, or if any other bad things happen…. it is PT-MD's fault…..and you should get mad at HIM, not me !!!
[This message has been edited by PT-MD (edited 10-11-2001).]
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