Illinois, United States
Nachusa Grasslands Loop
Prairie restoration and bison habitat in north-central Illinois.
Oregon → Franklin Grove
- Distance
- 16 mi
- Level
- Easy
- Type
- Scenic
- Season
- April - November
Highlights
- Nachusa bison herd
- Tallgrass prairie
- Low-traffic backroads
Must ride
★ 7.8/ 10
Risks
Fuel stops
Food stops

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