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4 out of 5 Rider Rating 4
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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Jul 31, 2008

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Guest
February 27, 2010
Ride this route several times a year with my…
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May 17, 2009
I rode some of that route yesterday! What a great…
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Written Directions

Start this route in Savanna, IL. Head north on US 52 and on the north end of town you will see a street marked "Scenic Ridge Route" that goes off to the east (take a right off of US 52). Take Scenic Ridge Route as it climbs up through some city streets to the top of bluffs, then heads north. Later this road will change names to Route 7/Derinda Rd. at the JoDaviess County line but you won't even notice cause you'll be having too much fun. Stay on this north till the route's end point when it runs into US Highway 20 about 2 miles east of Elizabeth, IL.

Scenery

Scenic vistas, rolling hills, farms. Exceptional fall foliage. Starts out at the beautiful Mississippi Palisades State Park.

Drive Enjoyment

Smooth road surface, plenty of sweeping corners and elevation changes.

Tourism Opportunities

Nothing along this route but scenery and turns.

Motorcycle Road Additional info

- View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo weather . - Video contributed by 'Big Bill' on 4/5/08: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u
 

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Guest
April 6, 2008
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Rode this yesterday 4/5/08. Great road! If you'd like to see a video of this road, CLICK ON THE 'YouTube" video link above.
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Brett Byers
January 30, 2021
34 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
The best 19 mile stretch of road in Illinois for motorcycle riding.
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Sabre21c@yahoo.com
June 3, 2019
45 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
An excellent route to take when headed to Galena from Savana. Some excellent twisties and rolling hills toward the north end on it.
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