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Bluff Road - Columbia to Ellis Grove

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By mchance (950 McR Points) on Feb 05, 2025

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Just south of I-255 on IL-3, take the Palmer Road exit, turning right onto Palmer Road. Crossing DD Road, Palmer will become Bluff Road. Continue on Bluff Road for 14.2 miles. Turn left onto IL-156, then take the second right onto W. Miller St, which will become Mitchell St, then Bluff Road. Continue for 6.5 miles. Turn left onto Maeystown Road, then right onto Bluff Road. Continue for 12.8 miles, then turn right onto Henry St., then left onto Market St., which will become Bluff Road. Continue for 4 miles, then turn left onto Simpson St./Bluff Road. Continue for 4.5 miles, then continue onto Roots Road for 3.4 miles. The route ends at the intersection with IL-3.

Scenery

The route stays between the Mississippi River on the west side and the river bluffs on the east side. The road usually hugs the bluffs, occasionally venturing onto the flood plain, which are mostly farm fields. There are frequent views of the river, and the bluffs rise impressively over the road.

Drive Enjoyment

The road is a mix of sections of rolled asphalt and sections of chip and seal pavement. The road has only minimal elevation changes, but is moderately curvy, with some very slow 90 degree turns in a few places. During the main agricultural season, you'll need to be on the lookout for farm equipment on the road, even on weekends.

Tourism Opportunities

There are a few small towns along the route: Valmeyer (although the main town is just east of the route), Prairie du Rocher, and Modoc, with Columbia and Ellis Grove anchoring each end. At a number of points along the route, mines have been cut into the bluff, which blow cool air out across the road. Recommended stops are the Rocher Pub and Lisa' Market Street Grille in Prairie du Rocher, and Boondocks in Modoc. From Modoc, you can also get to the Ste. Genevieve-Modoc Ferry across the Mississippi River to historic Ste. Genevieve, MO. From Ellis Grove, it's a short ride to either Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site or Chester, IL, home of Popeye.
 

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