Highway 697

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State: Texas
Date Submitted: May 1, 2008
Submitted by: Gary
Motorcycle Road Length: 14 Miles

Written Directions

You can catch this road from Sherman (TX) by taking the 1417 loop east from Hwy 75 at the south end of Sherman, TX. 1417 ends at Hwy 11, turn left & go just over 1 mile. Hwy 697 is on the left - there are 2 churches on the north east corner. Turn left and enjoy the ride. Hwy 697 ends at Hwy 69 at the north side of Whitwright, TX. You can turn right & go about 1/2 mile to Hwy 151 & go left into the down town area for restaurants. Or, stay on 69 south for another 1/2 mile for gas & snacks.

Scenery

road runs along the top of a ridge. Lot's of trees, creek bottoms, very scenic.

Road Quality

this road has 20 sweepers and twisties. The road is generally in good condition with some patches in a few spots

Roadside Amenities

there are gas stations & restaurants on either end of this short run in Sherman and Whitewright.

Additional Info

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Reviewed by Guest on September 21, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Karen
motorcycle_year: 2005
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Other
Comment: I have been riding this road for years. We call it the Texas "Little Tail of the Dragon". Very little traffic but it is farm country so do need to be careful about the farm machinery. Be sure to drop by the Texoma Winery at Judge Carr Road for a free tour and wine tasting. Open Sat 11-5 and Sun 1-5 April thru December.
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Reviewed by Guest on April 21, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Texas Elvis
motorcycle_year: 2008
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Sport-Touring
Comment: The written directions above should read right turn on 697 from the direction it has you traveling. Do be careful when riding west from Whitewright to Sherman at dusk. The lower sun and blind corners can be hard to maneuver.
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Reviewed by Guest on February 2, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Eric
motorcycle_year: 2006
motorcycle_make: Yamaha
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: VERY NICE ROAD. Also VERY isolated from other nice roads. I drove all the way to Sherman from Dallas for this road, and the rest of the area is nothing but straight lines, with most of the exceptions turning into dirt roads... no good on my Cruiser. Still, after lots of exploring, I did find 1753 to the north on 69. It is very nice from Denison all the way to Ravenna. The areas is really beautiful, but the ride itself isn't worth a long trip unless you are already nearby.
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Reviewed by Guest on July 30, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Long Rider
motorcycle_year: 2003
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: Oh yeah, beware hay trucks and other farm equipment! There are many blind corners where they sometimes hide.
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Reviewed by Guest on July 30, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Long Rider
motorcycle_year: 2003
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: "The old Ida road" is one of my favorites! One of the very few places in North Texas where there are actual altitude changes! Granted they are very suble, but beggars can't be choosers. Like most scenic drives, it is prettiest during the morning and dusk. The road is more "technical" that skyline drive, but not quite as technical as 337. The only thing bad is that it's to dad-burn short!!!
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