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Hot Turkey Run |
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State:
Illinois
(the route crosses over into Indiana)
Submitted
By: Gixxer
Date Submitted: Mar 07
Motorcycle Type: 07 Suzuki GSX-R1000
Motorcycle Road Length: 80 Miles
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Road Scenery: 
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Most
of the scenery on the Illinois portion of this route is
farmland. The Indiana portion provides elevation changes,
twisty roads through thick forests and small towns
for the occasional respite. Turkey
Run State Park has incredible scenery if you just take
the time to get off the bike and explore. It's loaded with
gorges and ravines and plenty of great nature trails.
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Motorcycle
Road Quality: 
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Route
16 eastbound from Charleston, IL is fair to Kansas and
Route 49. From Kansas to Paris on 16 the road is smooth
and features some high speed curves near Paris. Route
1 north from Paris is smooth and well-maintained all the
way to Route 36 with a few curves to break the monotony.
36 eastbound has some rough patches and is predominantly
straight. Once one reaches Dana, IN the road begins to
get twisty and the surface improves. 41 north from Rockville
is smooth and fast with some nice twisty bits
but watch out for slower traffic. Heading east towards
Turkey Run State Park the road is smooth and entertaining.
From
Turkey Run State Park I recommend making the loop described
in the "West Central Indiana: Hwy
234 & Sugar Creek Canyon (IN)" section of this website!
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Motorcycle
Roadside Amenities:
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There
are plenty of small towns with some remarkable cafes and
restaurants. There are also canoe trips and if you take
in Turkey
Run State park in Indiana, you'll have a great selection
of things to do such as tubing, canoeing, hiking, picnicking,
camping as well as some nice roads within the park for driving.
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Written
directions:
Take
Route 16 eastbound from Charleston, IL to
Paris and Route 1 north. Take Route 1 to Route
36 near Chrisman then follow 36 eastbound
to 41 north at Rockville, Indiana. Follow
the signs east to Turkey Run State Park from
41.
From
Turkey Run State Park I recommend making the
loop described in the "West
Central Indiana: Hwy 234 & Sugar Creek Canyon
(IN)" section of this website!
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