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3.89 out of 5 Rider Rating 3.89
9 Reviews

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By Dingo (5 McR Points) on Mar 16, 2013

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rabbott5
3 McR Points
March 23, 2013
Nice combination of roads. Low traffic, nice…
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Guest
August 19, 2013
Very nice ride. As of 8/19/2013, Old Stage Road…
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Written Directions

Start at Route 52 (Jefferson)and River Rd in Shorewood (CVS Pharmacy on the corner). Ends in Seneca. See map.

Scenery

This route will take you west from the southwest suburbs via something other than Route 6 or Route 52. It follows the Illinois River. There are some hills, sweeping curves, old cemeteries, canals, and woods.

Drive Enjoyment

For the most part, the road is in good condition. When first leaving Ridge Rd to Hansel Rd, you will immediately enter a steep (for this area) hill. Be careful in the fall for leaves and all the time for some gravel debris kicked into the road. As you come off the hill, there is Dollinger Farm which is quite popular in the fall, so be careful of crossing pedestrians. Cemetary road does have some patchwork. Once you get thru downtown Morris and onto Old Stage Rd, you will be on well paved roads with little traffic. As you begin to approach Seneca, you will have a beautiful view of the river and then the road will again begin to have patchwork. It is a country road, so always be careful of possible gravel kicked up.

Tourism Opportunities

Plenty of gas along the way in Morris and Seneca. Along Cemetary Rd, there is a park that allows you to walk up to the canal and an old canal home. Morris has several great restaurants - Dave's Dogs, China Buffet, R Place Restaurant, plus your fast food places. In Seneca, there is a biker bar called Fat Daddy's. It's on Route 6 just west of Main St. It is cash only, but the food is excellent and the place does get FULL during riding season.

Motorcycle Road Additional info

This is a great road to take on your way out to the Starved Rock area or for just a short trip.
 

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SoulBait
May 2, 2020
66 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Easy riding a few curves good fun w/ friends. You can get from Seneca to Starved Rock on the back roads too!
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MarkAlsip
August 8, 2020
71 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Great rode for Illinois. Great return venue from Starved Rock area. Multiple biker Bars with great food.
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gruve76
August 30, 2021
149 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Great ride with some great biker bars on the route
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