"Not
much traffic on this loop, but plenty of motorcycles
on weekends. You're left arm will get tired from waving..."
Motorcycle
Road Scenery:
On
this tour you'll see Horseshoe Bend, the Hoosier National
Forest & Ohio River by passing through the small Indiana
towns. The first section covers Corydon to Leavenworth along
Blue River and ends with a breathtaking view of Horseshoe
Bend in Leavenworth. Continuing along Hwy 66 at Sulphur
Springs to Cannelton- winds through Hoosier National Forest
and meets the Ohio River in places (you'll see the Markland
Dam on the Ohio).
Motorcycle
Road Quality:
62,
Corydon to Leavenworth has moderate curves and elevation
changes. Freshly re-paved in '03 makes for a smooth ride.
66, Sulphur to Cannelton- The first third has moderate curves,
good pavement (just north of Magnet curve). The middle 1/3
has sharp curves and steep elevations changes. Pavement
is average. The last 1/3 is smooth with long straights and
90 degree turns.
Motorcycle
Roadside Amenities:
"The
Dock" under the hill in old Leavenworth (on the river).
You can try "The Overlook" restaurant in Leavenworth on
Horseshoe bend. A short left from 66 leads to a small "old
time" bar and grill in Magnet, IN which sits on the Ohio
River (about 1 mile from 66). Derby has a small bar and
grill also on 66. Also, if you've never seen a dam work,
stop at Markland Dam.
Directions:
You'll
find this route at the southern most part of Indiana, just
north of the Ohio River and just north west of Louisville,
KY. Begins at the junction of 135 & 62 west of Corydon,
IN. Take 62 west through the town of Leavenworth, IN.
Take a left onto route 66 at Sulphur Springs, IN. Take 66
as heads south and hugs the Ohio River and then turns north
and takes you through Cannelton and on to Tell City. From
here you can loop back to Corydon by taking 37 north to
St. Croix and then take a right and head east on route 62
all the way back to Corydon, IN. The whole route is about
a 115 mile loop.
Additional
Information:
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There's a primitve, secluded NF campground at Buzzard's Roost, on the bluff just north of Magnet (there's signs). Only 6 sites, usually not crowded, great view of another horseshoe bend, hiking trail to river's edge.
This user rated the route: 10 out of 10
Posted 196 days ago
Actually it is Cannelton Locks and Dam you see on this route. Stop in and say Hi. Great ride spring, summer or fall. Laid back usually very peaceful ride. I run the Locks and Dam at Cannelton, stop in and say Hi, we are motorcycle friendly as well as anyone that stops by.
I try to ride this route at least twice a year, spring when the buds are just getting on the trees, and in the fall. Beautiful when the leaves are just starting to turn. It can get hot during the middle of summer, but the overhanging trees over the road help make some shade.
