Scenic Mississippi River Byway

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State: Illinois
Date Submitted: August 1, 2008
Submitted by: Steve C.
Motorcycle Road Length: 12 Miles

Written Directions

Easy to describe - just take Illinois Rte 96 Between Nauvoo & Hamilton.

Scenery

Fabulous Mississippi River scenic views along entire length of road.

Road Quality

Smooth road surface, slow sweeping corners that hugs the path of the river the entire time. Mostly flat.

Roadside Amenities

There are a few roadside picnic areas along route but other than that, nothing except at the starting point and ending point. If you are into history, there is an interesting and extensive Mormon settlement history in Nauvoo.

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Reviewed by Guest on December 6, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Andy
motorcycle_year: 2000
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: I can vouch for this ride, I grew up in Hamilton.
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Reviewed by Guest on January 31, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: John Byrd
motorcycle_year: 2005
motorcycle_make: Yamaha
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: We've been on that ride and it is beautiful. We usually go on North on 96 through Nauvoo, Pontoosuc , and wind up in Dallas City on a Sunday afternoon in the summer where theree is a nice little biker bar that has bands from 5 - 9 pm........Great time! People come in off the river to party as well.
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