Backroads

DROVERS' TRAIL SCENIC BYWAY

Winding along State Route 800 between Hendrysburg and Barnesville and State Route 147 from Barnesville to Bellaire, the Drovers’ Trail Scenic Byway is picturesque and perfect for those looking to explore the county. Dating back to the 19th century, the byway was once a heavily traveled route used to transport goods to markets. In addition to views of gorgeous rolling hills, the 37-mile stretch of road features plenty of places to stop, including the 26-room Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum; the historic Plummer House, which was once a drover’s station; the Stillwater Meeting House, built in 1878; and the historic Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot. To stretch your legs, traipse through trails in Dysart Woods, which contains the only old growth forest in southeastern Ohio.

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