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4.5 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.5
28 Reviews

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Mar 31, 2006

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Guest
March 4, 2008
Watch for deer on this ride - my wife and I went…
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Hiwyangel
March 4, 2012
I really enjoy the river rides, nice sweeping…
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Written Directions

Get yourself to Lacrescent, MN (Just outside of La Crosse) and take US 61 North all the way up as it hugs the Mississippi River and takes you into Red Wing, MN. For an awesome return trip, just cross the river into Wisconsin and head south along Wisconsin 35 (the Great River Road) as it hugs the river on the east side ... you're really going to enjoy this trip!!!

Scenery

Ride along the Mississippi River - most beautiful scenery I've ever seen, been to 28 states, nothing like it !!!

Drive Enjoyment

The roads are good quality and have a nice amount of turns as they follow the path of the Mississippi.

Tourism Opportunities

Not really too much to do here but there are place to get gas and food.

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BobbyFJR
October 9, 2020
17 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Beautiful colors on the bluffs with the trees beginning to change. The roads, 61 and 35, were in good repair and traffic was moderate. Plenty of curves to lean into.
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Prussian
August 27, 2012
7 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
An awesome stretch of road. HWY61 on the MN side is two-lanes each way for most of the ride. Towns like Winona and Red Wing offer good stops about 40 miles apart. HWY35 on the WI side offers single lane and more "peaceful" side of the ride. Smaller towns along the route, but great small town greasy spoons.
This is essentially the same route open in the spring and fall as the Flood Run - vendors and busy stops all along the route.
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glec
October 27, 2020
8 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Beautiful early fall ride. Wisconsin side was better.
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