Indiana Motorcycle Roads and Trips
Lying at the crossroads of America, Indiana (IN) offers motorcycle rides with a good degree of variations in scenery and amenities. In the northern half of the state you'll find picturesque farming communities woven into hardy hardwood forests. Moving further south the terrain becomes more hilly with equally healthy forest all the way down to the Ohio River Valley and quaint border towns that dot the river's path. The state also is home to some major universities with beautiful and inviting campuses motorcycle riders may enjoy touring - the University of Notre Dame (South Bend), Purdue University (West Lafayette), and Indiana University (Bloomington). And, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a major tourist draws as it is one of the most famous race tracks in all of the world.
 January 1, 2010 A lot of farm country including some Amish Territory. Small rolling hills and partial lush forest areas as you are on the... Most are excellent, but you may encounter some patches of rougher country road depending on the time of year. Start near South Bend, Indiana. You can pick up Kern road just off of US 31 South of the US 20 Bypass.... | |
 August 1, 2009 I've made this (round) trip on my bike about 10 times in the last 6 months visiting one of our plants in... The road itself is in pretty decent shape with only a few spots needing repaving, so you can stretch out and ride.... Route starts on I-465 on the east side of Indianapolis and ends at I-74 just west of Cincinnati (see the above map).... | |
 July 1, 2009 The scenic route along the Ohio river to Madison has some great views of the river, make sure to stop at Belterra... Road was good with plenty of turns as it follows the Ohio River for much of its path. And, there really wasn't... From Aurora, follow the Ohio river RT 56 southwest. After you pass through Rising Sun, route 56 will head east and away... | |
 June 1, 2009 A winding two lane highway through the Indiana dunes National Lakeshore. Fall foliage is gorgeous, although anytime of year it is a... This highway is flat, with quite a few sweeping turns. It is blacktop, and very well maintained, with very few (if any)... This ride starts in Portage Indiana at the intersection of Indiana HWY 249 and US Highway 12. Take Highway 12 west until... | |
 June 1, 2009 A short jaunt through the heart of the Indiana Dunes. Plenty of wildlife (beware of herds of deer), sand dunes and flora... This road is relatively flat but has many twists and turns which is somewhat rare for this area ... a nice change... This road is in Portage Indiana (follow the online map above). It begins at County Line Road, heads northeast, and ends at... | |
June 1, 2008 You're basically ride on rural country roads. There is a little bit of city riding, but mostly the ride is in the... The roads are in pretty good shape despite being country roads and you'll enjoy many twisty sections with hills too. In addition... This trip starts out, and ends in Buck Creek. It's a loop, but fun all the same. You start out on Main... | |
 May 1, 2008 The occasional house scattered amongst tree lined Old SR 37. The trees are close to the road and it winds around a... Old SR 37 could use some repaving, but it's so untraveled because of Hwy 37 (the "new" 37), there's not a real... I suggest you start in Martinsville, IN and head south on State Route 37 (the "new" route 37. After heading south for... | |
May 1, 2008 White River, Dover Hill experience, French Lick (Larry Bird's hometown). Loogootee and Shoals are small towns, but pretty area. Just South of... Roads are good, a few areas of potholes, and watch for loose stones on sharp turns. South-central Indiana has some really neat... There are many different roads/routes in this area that are great. My recommendation is just one of them. Start in Cincinnati Indiana... | |
 May 1, 2008 Nice rolling open country roads, some small towns, but not too many to kill the ride. Road quality was very good when I last road it last summer '07. Will be riding it again in a few weeks.... The best place to pick it up is New Buffalo, MI goes right through it. New Buffalo is a great town just... | |
April 1, 2008 Hills and Hollows with farm land. Merom Bluff overlooking the Wabash River at Merom Park (in Merom, IN) is the highlight.... Good pavement with little traffic with slow curves and some hills and hollows. From Terre Haute Indiana just head south down highway 63 to Merom, Indiana. Could cross to Illinois at Hutsonville, IL and take... | |
July 1, 2007 Indiana 43 meanders through the scenic hills and hollows west and southwest of Bloomington toward Bloomfield. Quite excellent! NOTE: A side trip... Road is fairly narrow, however well paved and smooth. Uneven pavement due to the roadbed shifting just south of Whitehall. Also, there... From the north, Indiana 43 starts at the stop light near the entrance of McCormick's Creek State Park in Spencer, IN. Just... | |
July 1, 2007 Travel west of of Santa Claus, IN (cool little place!). Stay on 162, to 231 south, to 66 east, follow Ohio River.... Hwy 162 has some nice wide curves and a few (I wonder what's on the other side of this curve) sharp curves.... Start in Santa Claus, IN and head west on Route 162 to US Highway 231 South to Route 66 East (ohio river).... | |
May 1, 2007 The route varies from wide open country side to canopied tree lined roads. Route includes St. Meinrad Arch Abbey and Hoffman... SR-545 is a two lane highway of excellent quality with wide sweeping turns. Hoffman Rd is a narrow county road with numerous... The route begins in Troy Indiana in Perry County. Take SR-545 north approximately 5.8 miles and look for a sign for... | |
March 1, 2007 Most of the scenery on the Illinois portion of this route is farmland. The Indiana portion provides elevation changes, twisty roads through... Route 16 eastbound from Charleston, IL is fair to Kansas and Route 49. From Kansas to Paris on 16 the road is... Written directions: Take Route 16 eastbound from Charleston, IL to Paris and Route 1 north. Take Route 1 to Route 36... | |
 February 1, 2007 Scenery is limited to the wooded area the road was carved through, along with some rural residential areas. I call this road the "Dragon" of Northwest Indiana. It's the twistiest road in Northwest Indiana, and is a far cry comparing... To start this route you need to get yourself to La Porte, Indiana. From there you need to: 1) Travel west... | |
February 1, 2007 Completely rural countryside with some residential areas ... beautiful summer/fall ride. Two-lane highway traveling through the countryside. This is northwest Indiana so it's pretty much flat ... elevation doesn't really change. :-( To start this route, get yourself to the intersection of US Hwy 6 and Rt 49 (mid way between Chesterton and Valparaiso).... | |
January 1, 2007 This ride is rural America at it's best. This loop ride is on a section of the Ohio river. Barges and river... The roads here are either 2 lane highway or paved county roads. They are kept in good shape, especially in KY. I... Start in Madison, IN and head south on US Hwy 421 and you will immediately cross the Ohio River and quickly take... | |
October 1, 2005 This ride starts in Bloomington, but the fun starts just south of Paoli. The road winds and twists through the Hoosier National... Route 37 is one of the best motorcycle roads that Indiana has to offer. New black top South of Paoli. Route 66... This ride starts in Bloomington and does a 250 mile loop of southern Indiana, ending back in Bloomington. Start out in Bloomington... | |
September 1, 2004 On this tour you'll see Horseshoe Bend, the Hoosier National ForestOhio River by passing through the small Indiana towns. The first section... 62, Corydon to Leavenworth has moderate curves and elevation changes. Freshly re-paved in '03 makes for a smooth ride. 66, Sulphur to... You'll find this route at the southern most part of Indiana, just north of the Ohio River and just north west of... | |
March 1, 2004 This ride covers Hendricks, Putnam, Montgomery, Fountain and my favorite, Parke County. One can expect to see carved sandstone canyons, covered bridges,... IN 234 is a rider's ride. Viewed in that respect, it has everything to offer: broad high speed sweepers; narrow, tight curves... Start and end this ride in North Salem (Indiana) at the intersection of IN 236 and IN 75. There is a gas... | |
July 1, 2001 This ride will take you through the most beautiful sections of Indiana. The scenery and the roads are top notch and the... Sections of this route offers some of the best motorcycle roads in the Midwest. Many sections have sharp turns leading into climbs... From Bloomington Indiana head east on state route 46. Look for the signs to Nashville if you wish to visit that town... | |
July 1, 2001 This ride stands out because of its great combination of beautiful scenery, plenty of amenities to get you off the bike and... This route lies in the central area of Indiana where the state has some great hilly twisting roads ideal for those of... A verbal description of how to find Connersville Indiana is as follows: Take I-70 east out of Indianapolis, IN for about 40... | |
December 31, 1969 The perfect route for weekend bikers coming down to visit Brown County from Indy. The ride starts in Morgantown IN and completes... The roads are in excellent condition with the exception of some patches that run through the Morgan-Monroe Forest where there is some... Head south on SR 135. Turn right at the Grocery store on the corner of SR 45 and 135. Follow SR 45... |
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