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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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June 15, 2020
19 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Love riding this route to Starved Rock, enjoyable way to get there and avoid the interstate.
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pawanenrique@gmail.com
July 3, 2020
12 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport
This is my first motorcycle ride, I would always remember this trip. The road was perfect with lots of farms on either sides of the road. Perfect destination.
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BTOnAHarley
July 8, 2017
2 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
This was a very enjoyable ride. Starting in Oswego, it's country farm roads. Once you get near Ottawa, the river views are really nice. The roads get curvy as you enter Starved Rock.

Spend some time at Starved Rock before returning. Perfect summer ride.
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