The Oswego to Starved Rock Run

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State: Illinois
Date Submitted: September 1, 2004
Submitted by: Mad Mag
Motorcycle Road Length: 45 Miles

Written Directions

You can start off in Oswego Illinois. Pick up 71 south at Route 34 (Ogden Avenue) and take it all the way south until you enter Starved Rock State Park. 71 turns twice in Ottawa, so make sure to follow the signs.

Scenery

Ride some low-congestion two-lane blacktop and get away from the city congestion. You'll see many farms, an ultralite airfield, a competition go-cart track and a beautiful state park.

Road Quality

This route is mostly flat, straight 2-lane road from Oswego until Ottawa. After Ottawa, the road turns twisty for a few miles before entering beautiful Starved Rock State Park.Be careful in the twisties if you've never ridden them before. In IL they are rare and newer riders should take it easy!

Roadside Amenities

You pass a few gas stations along the way as well as some good small town restaurants. The restaurant next to the Amoco has some good inexpensive food.

Additional Info

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Reviewed by Dxterlab on July 26, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Dxterlab
motorcycle_year: 2007
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Sport-Touring
Comment: It was a great alternative to the highway. Some really nice sweeping bends and some good space to ride.
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