The Ilion Gorge Run: New York Motorcycle Rides

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Title: The Ilion Gorge Run

State: New York

Submitted By: Johnny S

Date Submitted: Mar 07

Motorcycle Type: 98 H.D. Dyna

Motorcycle Road Length: 8 miles

Motorcycle Road Scenery:

This short and sweet 10 mile run is a NY route that is one of those routes that is a well kept secret and all but unkown to most NY riders - until now! Route 51 or the "Ilion Gorge" is carved in a narrow valley that winds along a small creek bed. The steep cliffs on both sides limit the amount of deer that are visible. During the fall months, the leaves are beautiful and during spring the gorge is roaring with melted snow runoff. There are numerous stops to fish, swim, whatever.

Motorcycle Road Quality:

The quality of the road varies, they State keeps it up pretty well, but the extremely sharp turns (which are all banked perfectly) sometimes collect debris, so be careful around turns.

Motorcycle Roadside Amenities:

Ilion is a nice little upstate NY town. Home of Remington Arms and has plenty of amenities. The south end of the gorge is Cedarville, not much there more than a country store/diner with gas and a beer garden right at the stop sign. Perfect!

Directions:

Written directions:

Start your route in the town of Ilion, NY (which is just 10 miles southeast of Utica, NY) and head south on Rt 51 to Chepachet, NY.

Additional Information:

- View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo weather.

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Sue Wightman - 2006 Harley-Davidson

Posted 68 days ago

I grew up on the Ilion end of this road. It has become a favorite of mine for a short ride. You do need to watch out for dirt and rocks from the slides that happen once in a while. It is a fun road.

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