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4.05 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.05
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Rock River Run

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

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Johnwing
2 McR Points
May 27, 2019
I just did this ride last weekend. It is a…
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Guest
January 10, 2008
I also did this run in the summer of 2007. We…
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Written Directions

The route is very easy to find and follow. Just take SR-2 south out of Rockford, IL and stay on SR-2 all the way down to the motorcycle road's end point of Dixon, IL.

Scenery

A wonderful example of "small town Midwest" coupled with beautiful shots of nature as the route hugs the Rock River. Rock River features sections of rock formations and ravines. A statue of Chief Blawkhawk sits high on the bluff overlooking the waterway.

Drive Enjoyment

Mostly a two-lane route with some turns along the way, predominantly where route 2 hugs the banks of the river...WATCH for wildlife on the road!!

Tourism Opportunities

There are many little small towns along the way, I recommend stopping in Oregon and grabbing a sandwich at The Cheese Shop in Conover Square. There is a beautiful camp/conference center run by the Presbyterian Church called Stronghold Center, home of the Walter Strong Castle!!!! Along this route you will also pass by two state parks - Lowden State Park and Castle Rock State Park.

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Andrew ONeal
January 15, 2020
30 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Definitely one of the better rides in Northern Illinois. Scenic. Relaxing. I think the riding out by Galena is actually a little more interesting and challenging than this, but this is still a really good ride. I rode this route in 2018 and Hwy. 2 was under construction from Dixon to Oregon. So I only got to ride from Oregon to Rockford along the river. Then turned around and came back down to Oregon on the east side of the river. It was a good ride. Recommend.
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FLHRCI03
April 15, 2020
217 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
nice ride but it's no Wolf Creek Pass
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fitterguy73
April 30, 2020
10 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
I use to ride this route all the time. Great ride if even jumping on it from Oregon and heading North. The overlook near the newly refurbished Blackhawk statue at Lowden state park is breathtaking.
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