Ellis County Loop

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By Beetlejuice (5 McR Points) on Feb 08, 2015

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StreetKing

2 McR Points

July 27, 2015

Nice ride, several winding roads, beautiful in…

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Spencer

2 McR Points

June 8, 2019

This route is in my back yard and I ride it or…

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Written Directions

Start at The Shop, 315 W. Main St, Waxahachie. Go west on W. Main St. W. Main St will turn into W US Hwy 287 Business. Pass under IH35E overpass and turn right onto FM 664 (Ovilla Rd). Stay on FM 664, cross over US Hwy 287 and continue north on FM 664 through Ovilla and into Red Oak. Cross over IH35E and continue into Red Oak. At the signal light turn right onto FM 342. Follow FM 342 until it Ts into US Hwy 77. At signal light turn left onto US Hwy 77. At signal light turn left onto FM 387 (E Butcher Rd). At stop sign turn left onto FM 813. Follow FM 813 into Rockett. At gas station stay to the right on FM 813 and continue into Palmer. At stop sign turn right onto FM 878. Follow FM 878 into Waxahachie and take US Hwy 287 south towards Ennis. After you pass the Texas Motorplex, stay to the left on US Hwy 287 Bypass. Take the Hwy 34 exit and take a right on Hwy 34 towards Lake Bardwell and Italy. Cross over Lake Bardwell and continue into downtown Italy. At the stop sign turn left onto US Hwy 77 south. Follow US Hwy 77 south into Milford. Turn right onto FM 308 towards Maypearl. Follow FM 308 through downtown Maypearl. At gas station turn left onto FM 157. Follow FM 157 towards Midlothian. Turn right onto FM 875 towards Midlothian. Follow FM 875 until you cross over a set of railroad tracks. Be careful the grade crossing is steep. At stop sign turn right onto W US Hwy 287 Business. Follow W US Hwy 287 Business west and it will turn into W. Main St. Continue into Waxahachie. The loop stops at The Shop 315 W Main St.

Scenery

On this route you will see historic downtown Waxahachie, the Ellis County Courthouse, rolling hills, farm and ranch land, ponds, a lake, HiView Exotic Farm, good places to eat and a lot of small town charm.

Drive Enjoyment

This loop has plenty of curves and rolling hills. The road surface is blacktop and in good condition. The only potholes you will encounter will be on FM 664 / Ovilla Rd between Waxahachie and Red Oak.

Tourism Opportunities

You will see the Historic Ellis County Courthouse, beautiful downtown Waxahachie, the College Street Pub in Waxahachie, The Shop (motorcycle shop) in Waxahachie, The Rockett Cafe in Rockett, HiView Farms off of FM 813, Lake Bardwell, Up Town Cafe in downtown Italy, The Rockett Ranch Cafe in Milford off of IH35E, The Busy Bee Cafe and B's Leather Shop in downtown Maypearl and many more places to dine and shop.