Wilmington-Kankakee River Loop

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State: Illinois
Date Submitted: August 16, 2011
Submitted by: BlueDrewid
Motorcycle Road Length: 42 round trip Miles

Written Directions

Start in downtown Wilmington, IL on Water St. Water street goes south & turns into Route 102. Take 102 into Kankakee which meets Routes 45/52. continue south to Court St (Route 17). Turn right across the Kankakee River bridge. Turn right at the stop light onto N.Wall St. This is also Route 113. Take 113 back north up to Wilmington (Route 53). Turn right and cross the Kankakee River again. You've just completed the loop. You can go up/down either side of the Kankakee River it's a sweet ride either way.

Scenery

Both Route 102 & 113 are rolling curving roads with dense tree lines on either side. Along Route 102 is the Kankakee State Park with plenty of camping & picnic areas to stop at.

Road Quality

Both Routes 102 & 113 have been recently paved. No potholes. But due to the State Park & dense tree lines, Watch for Deer on early morning & evening "dusk" rides!

Roadside Amenities

Their are several decent road side pubs to stop at. In Wilmington there is a famous "Rt.66" greasy spoon called "the Launching Pad" complete with a Giant Green Man holding a rocket. Also, in town is the Rustic Inn biker bar. Farther south on Rt.102 (past the State Parks) is the Parkway Inn (not the best but OK). Back up North on Rt.113 in the little village of Custer is the "Custer's Keg" another little biker bar that a fun stop.

Additional Info

This is a fun loop to ride if you're near the area. It's a sweet ride on a cool day because you pick up the moisture from the river. In the fall it's a little cooler so wear your leathers

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Reviewed by Guest on April 30, 2012 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Jeff
motorcycle_year: 2006
motorcycle_make: Triumph Rocket III
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: Don't waste your time. You don't really ride next to the river. I think I saw it once, other than when I crossed the bridge. The scenery is nothing out of the ordinary. It is not curvy, or hilly.
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