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Rock River Run |
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State:
Illinois
Submitted
By: Brett
Date Submitted: Jan 07
Motorcycle Type: 71 Honda CB175
Motorcycle Road Length: 42 Miles
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Motorcycle
Road Scenery: 
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A
wonderful example of "small town Midwest" coupled with beautiful
shots of nature as the route hugs the Rock River. Rock River
features sections of rock formations and ravines. A statue
of Chief Blawkhawk sits high on the bluff overlooking the
waterway.
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Motorcycle
Road Quality:
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Mostly
a two-lane route with some turns along the way, predominantly
where route 2 hugs the banks of the river...WATCH for wildlife
on the road!!
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Motorcycle
Roadside Amenities: 
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There
are many little small towns along the way, I recommend stopping
in Oregon and grabbing a sandwich at The Cheese Shop in
Conover Square. There is a beautiful camp/conference center
run by the Presbyterian Church called Stronghold Center,
home of the Walter Strong Castle!!!! Along this route you
will also pass by two state parks - Lowden
State Park and Castle
Rock State Park.
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Written
directions:
The
route is very easy to find and follow. Just
take SR-2 south out of Rockford, IL and stay
on SR-2 all the way down to the motorcycle
road's end point of Dixon, IL.
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