Rock River Run

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Average Rating - This road has been rated by 7 visitors

State: Illinois
Date Submitted: January 1, 2007
Submitted by: Brett
Motorcycle Road Length: 42 Miles

Written Directions

The route is very easy to find and follow. Just take SR-2 south out of Rockford, IL and stay on SR-2 all the way down to the motorcycle road's end point of Dixon, IL.

Scenery

A wonderful example of "small town Midwest" coupled with beautiful shots of nature as the route hugs the Rock River. Rock River features sections of rock formations and ravines. A statue of Chief Blawkhawk sits high on the bluff overlooking the waterway.

Road Quality

Mostly a two-lane route with some turns along the way, predominantly where route 2 hugs the banks of the river...WATCH for wildlife on the road!!

Roadside Amenities

There are many little small towns along the way, I recommend stopping in Oregon and grabbing a sandwich at The Cheese Shop in Conover Square. There is a beautiful camp/conference center run by the Presbyterian Church called Stronghold Center, home of the Walter Strong Castle!!!! Along this route you will also pass by two state parks - Lowden State Park and Castle Rock State Park.

Additional Info

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Reviewed by Krayz2Ride on November 12, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Krayz2Ride
motorcycle_year: 2009
motorcycle_make: 960 vStar
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: Did the Rock River Run in November, was a nice trip, road was good and scenery while a bit bleak this time a year was still nice. Two weeks earlier would have been better before the trees lost there leaves.
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Reviewed by Chris & Sayfonh on August 6, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Chris
motorcycle_year: 2009
motorcycle_make: Suzuki
motorcycle_type: Other
Comment: This ride was beautiful. Streets were smooth and a little curvy. Lined with trees that over hung the road so it was shady at times and nice and sunny sometimes as well. We'll be making this ride again I'm sure!!
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Reviewed by Guest on January 3, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: brandi
Comment: When we would ride though the rock river valley we would always stop at Messies bar and grill the only and best biker bar in oregon. They have great food and great service then we would go see the indian statue.
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Reviewed by Guest on October 9, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: dennis
Comment: The "Blackhawk" statue was not intended to be of Chief Blackhawk. Larado Taft, the sculptor, said it was a composite of several area tribal groups including the fox and sac; with whom Blackhawk is associated.
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Reviewed by Guest on February 7, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Jim
motorcycle_year: 1999
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Other
Comment: I've rode that to Rockfalls and back a few times. Best in the fall when the season is changing. Breakfast in Byron lunch in rockfalls, and back to Bings on south main for dinner.
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Reviewed by Guest on January 10, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Ted
motorcycle_year: 2007
motorcycle_make: Yamaha
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: I also did this run in the summer of 2007. We did it opposite however as we started in Dixon and went to Rockford. GREAT RIDE!!! Lots of wooded areas, wide open roads, great sceanery and some good spots to stop and eat. And Tom is correct, the Blackhawks statue is deffinatly something to check out!
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Reviewed by Guest on January 6, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Tom
motorcycle_year: 2005
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: rode this in summer 2007. Great ride! We unfortunately ran out of time to make to Dixon but did make it to Oregon. Nice quite town. the road is great minimal traffic. The Indian statue is awsome!
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