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3.95 out of 5 Rider Rating 3.95
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The Oswego to Starved Rock Run

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Aug 31, 2004

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VulcanDan
129 McR Points
April 26, 2012
Any time I go to Starved Rock, I always take 34 (…
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nsgf
10 McR Points
April 14, 2017
Great open road down to Starved Rock and great…
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Written Directions

You can start off in Oswego Illinois. Pick up 71 south at Route 34 (Ogden Avenue) and take it all the way south until you enter Starved Rock State Park. 71 turns twice in Ottawa, so make sure to follow the signs.

Scenery

Ride some low-congestion two-lane blacktop and get away from the city congestion. You'll see many farms, an ultralite airfield, a competition go-cart track and a beautiful state park.

Drive Enjoyment

This route is mostly flat, straight 2-lane road from Oswego until Ottawa. After Ottawa, the road turns twisty for a few miles before entering beautiful Starved Rock State Park.Be careful in the twisties if you've never ridden them before. In IL they are rare and newer riders should take it easy!

Tourism Opportunities

You pass a few gas stations along the way as well as some good small town restaurants. The restaurant next to the Amoco has some good inexpensive food.

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drsswick
April 5, 2020
4 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Ride is great as you get close to Starved Rock State Park but otherwise on average. There are a few twists near the park that are somewhat of a surprise after an hour of straight farm roads If I am going to Starved Rock from the burbs, I like Route 6 through Morris, Marseilles and Ottawa. Much nicer
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FLHRCI03
April 15, 2020
217 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
after riding the Ozark's Illinois is just ok but Starved Rock is a nice ride just not very long
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fitterguy73
April 30, 2020
10 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Good ride, though I prefer to jump on Rt 6 in Seneca and ride that to 71. You also don't have to stop past Starved Rock state park. Keep going West into LaSalle-Peru and then take Rt 6 to Rt 29 South. It follows the river and stays gorgeous.
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