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4.5 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.5
9 Reviews

Ely-North Shore - Hwy 1

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

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hunts4beer
10 McR Points
January 27, 2013
GREAT ride. You want the middle of nowhere you…
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December 18, 2009
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Written Directions

This route is very easy to find and follow. Start your route in the town of Ely, MN and simply head south on Hwy 1 all the way to the route's end point of Illgen City, MN.

Scenery

This is Northern Minnesota at its finest! Entire length of run is within the Superior National Forest. You'll see most of the best scenery at the end of the route once you reach the north shore of Lake Superior.

Drive Enjoyment

Smooth blacktop for entire run, good twisties ... just watch out for the autos and most corners are heavily wooded and no way to see what is ahead of you.

Tourism Opportunities

Nothing around ... just you and nature. For something to do just head south. Once you hit Illgen, you will slowly get back to civilization.

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hunts4beer
January 27, 2013
10 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Other
GREAT ride. You want the middle of nowhere you got it. When we arrived in Ely we were astonished at the lack of traffic and civilization along the way.
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Guest
December 18, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
This is definitely one of the best motorcycle roads in Minnesota, as long as you are cautious. There are about five billion moose and deer up by Ely, coupled with blind corners and the urge to go 'faster' this can get hairy.The road straightening is complete, it was only a couple of the scary sections (no shoulder, blind corners, tree branches that you can touch as you go by).
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Guest
August 11, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Standard
This road is great!! I took this as a detour to Duluth from Roseau a few weeks ago. The ride through the woods is great and the curves are like a mountain road. Best road in Minnesota by far.
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