Scenic Ridge Route

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State: Illinois
Date Submitted: August 1, 2008
Submitted by: Steve C.
Motorcycle Road Length: 19 Miles

Written Directions

Start this route in Savanna, IL. Head north on US 52 and on the north end of town you will see a street marked "Scenic Ridge Route" that goes off to the east (take a right off of US 52). Take Scenic Ridge Route as it climbs up through some city streets to the top of bluffs, then heads north. Later this road will change names to Route 7/Derinda Rd. at the JoDaviess County line but you won't even notice cause you'll be having too much fun. Stay on this north till the route's end point when it runs into US Highway 20 about 2 miles east of Elizabeth, IL.

Scenery

Scenic vistas, rolling hills, farms. Exceptional fall foliage. Starts out at the beautiful Mississippi Palisades State Park.

Road Quality

Smooth road surface, plenty of sweeping corners and elevation changes.

Roadside Amenities

Nothing along this route but scenery and turns.

Additional Info

- View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo weather . - Video contributed by 'Big Bill' on 4/5/08: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQJ52c0aPdo

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Reviewed by Guest on February 27, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: TerryO
motorcycle_year: 2006
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: Ride this route several times a year with my brother. We both really enjoy the road and scenery. Great ride. For a longer ride go on to Dubuque (W US 20 to S US 61) and back down US 52 to Sabula, IA then cross the river back to Savanna.
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Reviewed by Guest on May 17, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Chayn85
motorcycle_year: 2003
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: I rode some of that route yesterday! What a great and fun ride! I turned off at Albrecht Rd and then continued North on S. Massbach. That was fun too. I wish I had turned around and done it again!! Will be going back though!!
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Reviewed by Guest on July 1, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Ed F
motorcycle_year: 1982
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: A group of us rode this on 06/29/08. I couldn't believe we were in Illinois. Great road.
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Reviewed by Guest on April 6, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Big Bill
motorcycle_year: 2006
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: Rode this yesterday 4/5/08. Great road! If you'd like to see a video of this road, CLICK ON THE 'YouTube" video link above.
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