Hwy 55, Menomonee Reservation ride

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State: Wisconsin
Date Submitted: February 1, 2007
Submitted by: Mike H.
Motorcycle Road Length: 62 Miles

Written Directions

Start in Shawano (about 30 miles NW of Green Bay) and simply take Hwy 55 north all the way up till it reaches Near Mole Lake ...which is just the small town of Nashville, WI (East of Rhinelander). A total of about 66 miles.

Scenery

Mostly trees on both sides, some open areas. You'll take in some nice river scenery as the route hugs Wolf River for much of the ride and passes by multiple lakes. The route primarily travels through The Menomonee Reservation but briefly goes through a small corner of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Overall, I would go out of my way to ride this road, its that good !!!

Road Quality

Road is excellent, the ride thru the reservation is twists and turns all the way thru, straightens out a bit after you leave the reservation but overall a great motorcycle road!

Roadside Amenities

Gas at the south end, Shawano, and again after you leave the reservation. Not really much else to do ... take this one for the ride and scenery not the "amenities."

Additional Info

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Reviewed by berry lake doug on December 31, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
motorcycle_year: 2001
motorcycle_make: harley road king
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: Great ride,
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Reviewed by Guest on April 4, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Justin
Comment: This is a great drive, but i would recommend and alternate by taking 55 north out of Keshena. Same basic trip, but you will get more turns and you will see a bit more of the Nicolet National forest.
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Reviewed by Guest on October 19, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Justin
motorcycle_year: 1992
motorcycle_make: Kawasaki
motorcycle_type: Sport-Touring
Comment: Agree with below poster - New paving is complete and is amazingly smooth, no gravel at all on the corners. Double yellow most of the way but there are slow vehicle pull offs for campers to let ya by. No hairpins but good 40-50 mph corners
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Reviewed by Guest on October 15, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Gerald R
motorcycle_year: 2006
motorcycle_make: BMW
motorcycle_type: Sport-Touring
Comment: Just finished with new paving. Unbelievably fun!! Beautiful scenery, did I mention the ride was fun? Can't beat the smell of new tar!!
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Reviewed by Guest on September 7, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Steve Kiel
motorcycle_year: 2005
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: This is a road full of curves (mostly 40-45 mph). The road is in good shape and most of the strretch of road is shaded by trees on both sides. Stop to see the sights on the Wolf River, which might include rver rafting.
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