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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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stauff30
2 McR Points
March 7, 2012
I live in Elgin, IL and this is my favorite ride…
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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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- View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo weather .
 

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Newman1969
September 8, 2012
5 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Great Ride! Done in August 2012. I logged on here and my first thought was, I have those SAME pictures!
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Krayz2Ride
November 11, 2011
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Did the Rock River Run in November, was a nice trip, road was good and scenery while a bit bleak this time a year was still nice. Two weeks earlier would have been better before the trees lost there leaves.
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Guest
October 9, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Other
The "Blackhawk" statue was not intended to be of Chief Blackhawk. Larado Taft, the sculptor, said it was a composite of several area tribal groups including the fox and sac; with whom Blackhawk is associated.
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