Overall Rating: 3/5 stars
Length: 0.38 miles Although it’s short in distance, its still a very nice backroad because of the sidewalls and slight curves.
Sidewalls: Yes
Hills: No major hills
S-Curves: a few curves, but nothing major
Bridge: No bridges.
Interested in more level B roads? Check out the list of My favorite level B Loess Hills Roads
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Overall Rating: 3/5 stars Google map location Length: 0.7 mile. Although it’s relatively short, it’s a great example of a typical Loess Hills level B backroad. Sidewalls: Yes, several examples of sidewalls that tower over the height of your vehicle. Hills: Yes, several hills and inclines. S-Curve: No. Bridge: No. Interested in more level B…
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