US Hwy 6

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State: Indiana
Date Submitted: February 1, 2007
Submitted by: VFRidergal
Motorcycle Road Length: 52560 Miles

Written Directions

To start this route, get yourself to the intersection of US Hwy 6 and Rt 49 (mid way between Chesterton and Valparaiso). From there just take US Rt 6 east all the way to Walkerton, IN.

Scenery

Completely rural countryside with some residential areas ... beautiful summer/fall ride.

Road Quality

Two-lane highway traveling through the countryside. This is northwest Indiana so it's pretty much flat ... elevation doesn't really change. :-(

Roadside Amenities

Few small towns offer gas, a convenience store or two, and not much more. You'll be taking this route for the sleep rural scenery not the things to do along the way.

Additional Info

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Reviewed by Guest on June 29, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Melanie
motorcycle_year: 2009
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: I live near the starting point of this trip and it is a nice ride, No, it's not exciting scenery, mostly country and corn fields, but warning in June 09, there is a detour shortly after Rt 49, might take you over to Rt 30 then back to 6, but 30 is not too bad a ride, though faster and more traffic. If you are looking for scenery and things to do, go further north to Rt 12 for the dunes ride, but 6 is a nice peaceful ride and yes, you can keep heading east if you are not ready to stop :^)
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Reviewed by Guest on November 25, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Larry
motorcycle_year: 1994
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: Why stop at Walkerton. 6 is a great laid back ride clear to Ohio and beyond. Try it you'll like it.
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Reviewed by Guest on July 5, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Mike
motorcycle_year: 2004
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: Only a small area of the road was worth seeing It had overhanging trees. Since you are already in the area it is definitly worth going to the Sand Dunes.
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Reviewed by Guest on May 9, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Brad
motorcycle_year: 2007
motorcycle_make: Triumph
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: This road is not exciting at all. But if you must....go all the way to the Indiana Dunes near IN/MI line. That's about the only pretty area in NW Indiana.
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