About
as rural as it gets, this road will wind you through cattle
farms, tobacco fields and very small country communities.
We joke about it being our "mini-dragon".
Motorcycle
Road Quality:
The
first leg of this route is about 17 miles in length (17
miles roughly from Harrodsburg to Willisburg … if you
make the full loop, then the entire route is 40 plus miles).
We tried to "turn count" the first leg on one
ride but lost count half-way through. A good estimate
would be around 100 to 120 curves.
The pavement was new and smooth last season (2003) and the
route follows a small ridge line, which borders a large
creek, so there are several quick elevation changes. It
would not be recommended to go "all out" your
first couple of times, as there are many challenging
curve sequences with every curve type you can imagine!
Beware though, we have encountered a little of everything
in the roadway - cows, chickens, dogs, bicyclists and slow-moving
farm equipment. During planting seasons and after several
days of rain there is usually some mud on the roadway in
places.
Motorcycle
Roadside Amenities:
After
you get away from Harrodsburg
there isn't very much. So I will have to give this category
a low rating overall....BUT....the best part of the ride
happens when you arrive in Willisburg. The Willisburg
General Store serves up some very good pizza, burgers and
fries! I do mean good! There is nothing like jumping
off of your bike and grabbing some good grinds! We plan
to eat at "The Store" every ride! Before leaving
you can use the restroom and refuel. If I rate just "The
Store" it would be a five-star experience!
Directions:
The
starting point is at Harrodsburg
(about 25 miles southwest of Lexington on US Route 68).
From
Harrodsburg take 390 north west until it intersects with
53. Take a left on to Hwy 53. which will take you to Willisburg
KY. Here is where you want to stop at the Willisburg General
Store. Now you can either double back to Harrodsburg the
same way you got to there or you can instead take a new
way back by taking 433 southeast to Mackville. From Mackville
take Hwy 152 east back to Harrodsburg.
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Terry S. - 2003 Suzuki
This user rated the route: 8 out of 10
Posted 369 days ago
The Harrodsburg to Willisburg route is a great, low traffic ride. There are plenty of curves to play on. Also a scenic ride as well. While you are on this ride there are places like historic Harrodsburg with Old Fort Harrod and Shaker Village on Hwy. 68 between Harrodsburg and Lexington. Mercer County has several good motorcycle friendly roads.
