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Albany Indian Mounds State Historic Site.
12 Avenue South & Cherry Street
Albany,
USA
Telephone Number(s): Voice: 309/887-4335
Trails to burial mounds. Mounds date back to 2000 BC. Wildflowers abound on the nature walk. Cross country skiing & picnicking are big favorites. Surfaced bike trail thru the East side of Mounds Park. Part of the Great River Bike Trail.
Directions - Signs posted on Rt3. 84
Bauer Memorial Pathway
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (618) 987-8800
Connects to Rock River Recreational Path and runs onto IL 251 via a path placed on the road.Trailheads:Other Access:
Bike Path Outfitters
843 N Madison St
Rockford, IL 61107
USA
Telephone Number(s): Fax: 815-968-2453Voice: 815-968-2453
We offer mountain bikes, road bikes, athletic clothing, have bike rentals available, kid carts, and tandems. Bike trail is across from Madison St. .8 mile trail then connects to other trails.
Directions - 8 blocks north of U.S. 20 (East State St) - on Madison Street.
Bike Trails
Web Address: http://www.promotion.com/bwcvb
Telephone Number(s): Toll Free: 800-678-2108Voice: 815-946-2108Fax: 815-946-2277
Hennepin Canal Feeder, Byron Bike Path, Joe Stengle Trail . For further information on these bike trail call Blackhawk Waterways CVB
Bird Park
801 West Station Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
USA
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (815) 939-1311Fax: (815) 933-7338
Quarry, 2 main buildings, band shell, pavilion, boat ramp, summer activities also. You can rent a row boat or paddle boats and ride around. Biking and walking path along the river..
Directions - RIGHT ON THE KANAKAEE RIVER AND ILLINOIS 17.
Buffalo Grove Bikeway System
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (847) 459-2518
Throughout village of Buffalo Grove in southern Lake Co. System utilizes both 8' sidewalks and 8' off-road trails.Trailheads:Various locations throughout village.Other Access:
Chain O' Lakes State Park
8916 Wilmot Road
Spring Grove, IL 60081
USA
Telephone Number(s): Voice: 847/587-5512
7,110 acres of open water, 488 miles of twisting shoreline, approximately 238 campsites and 6000 acres of outdoor fun await you. Try cross-country skiing, hunting, and ice fishing in the winter. Enjoy hiking, horse and bike trails, camping, concessions, fishing, and boat and bike rentals the rest of the year.
Charleston-Mattoon Trail
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (217) 258-0521
Between the towns of Charleston and Mattoon in east central Illinois.
Trail heads: E--Charleston, W--Mattoon
Other Access:Various crossroads along trail.
Directions - Mattoon: Take Richmond Avenue to between 9th and 10th Streets.
Charleston: Take County Highway 2 (1800E) east of Charleston.
Chicago & Northwestern RR Trail
Telephone Number(s): Voice: 815678443
>From Barrington Hills in southeastern McHenry County northwest to Wisconsin state line. Spur from Harvard west to E terminus of Long Prairie Tr.Trailheads:conceptual--no fundingOther Access:
Constitution Trail
Bloomington Parks and Rec
109 East Olive Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
USA
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (309) 434-2260Fax: (309) 434-2483
Now with over 14 miles of paved trail, the scenic Constitution Trail winds its way through Bloomington-Normal. The ultimate exercise course for walkers, joggers, bikers, in-line skaters and cross-country skiers.
Dellwood Park
18th St and Lawrence Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
USA
Telephone Number(s): Voice: 815/838-1183
156 acre park with playgrounds, bandshell offering free concerts in the summer, soccer and baseball fields, indoor pool, indoor pool, indoor/outdoor tennis, health club, bike trail and sledding hill
Fox River Trail
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (630) 897-0516
>From IL 62 at Algonquin in McHenry County line S along Fox River to Aurora. Will eventually extend S to Oswego.Trailheads:N--McHenry Co. line at S terminus of McHenry Co. Prairie Tr. in Algonquin.,S--Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora.Other Access:Various side streets and local parks in communities along trail.
Great River Bike Trail
Fulton
PO Box 253
Fulton, IL 61252
USA
Telephone Number(s): Voice: 815-589-4545
>From the Indian Burial Mounds at Albany, Illinois to the Thomson Causeway Recreation and campground area at Thomson. 20 plus miles of dedicated and shared use biking or hiking trail for your enjoyment. A loop thru Fulton provides and overview of the Mississippi River. The trail passes thru a natural Sand Prairie and easy access to the U.S. Lock and Dam #13.
Great River Trail
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (309) 793-6300
A string of local trails from Rock Island north along the Mississippi River to Mississippi Palisades State Park. Portions of the trail are on shared roadway.Trailheads:N--Mississippi Palisades SP N of Savanna,Milledgeville Rd. in Thomson,US 52 in SavannaOther Access:Riverview Rd. @ IL 84 S of Savanna Local parks and at towns along trail.
Great Western Trail (Kane, DeKalb Cos
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (630) 232-1242
>From St. Charles W to Sycamore in DeKalb County. Will eventually connect to the Fox R. Tr.Trailheads:W--IL 64 @ Airport Rd.on E side of Sycamore,E--IL 31 @ Fox R. just N of Fox R. Tr.Other Access:All communities and cross roads along trail.
Hebron Trail
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (815) 678-4431
>From Richmond to Hebron in northernmost McHenry County.Trailheads:W--IL 47 @ IL 173,Goose Lake Natural Area,E--US 12 @ IL 173Other Access:
Hennepin Canal Parkway State Trail
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (815) 454-2328
>From Green Rock in SE Quad Cities area east to Illinois River at Bureau Junction.
Short paved section in Milan (not connected to main trail or feeder).
Spur north along feeder canal from park headquarters at Sheffield
Trail heads: W--W of Green Rock, County Highway 18 N of Geneseo, IL 78 N of Annawan
Other Access: County Highway 10 N of Mineral
Main park. ent. N of IL 40 @ US 34 (Sheffield)
Wyanet
N of Tiskilwa
E--Bureau Junction on the Illinois River
At Lake Sinnissippi (Rock River) at city park in Rock Island.
Directions - Main Entrance: From Sheffield, take US 6 & 34 east to park entrance on north side of road.
Trail is also accessible from various cross roads.
Hennipen Feeder Canal
601 W 10th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
USA
Telephone Number(s): Voice: 815-625-4500
The Hennipen Canal was built at the turn of the twentieth century as a commercial waterway connecting the Rock River with the main line of the Hennepin Canal. 155 miles long approximately 96 miles can be navigated by boaters and canoers. 28 mile bike trail from Rock Falls to Lock #33.
Hononegah Recreation Path
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (815) 623-7323
Connects villages of Rockton & Roscoe along Honoegah Road. Will eventually link with proposed Stone Bridge Trail to east.Trailheads:NW--Near IL 2 in Rockton,SE--Near IL 251 in RoscoeOther Access:Cross roads through communities.
Huntley Union Marengo Trail
Telephone Number(s): Voice: 815678443
Along Huntley-Union-Marengo Prairie Greenway from Elgin in northern Kane County northwest to Boone County line.Trailheads:Elgin,Boone Co. line at E. terminus of Long Prairie Tr.Other Access:
Kankakee River Bike Trail
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (815) 933-1383
Along length of Pk. on N side of Kankakee River from S-most Will Co. to N Kankakee Co.
Conceptual link west to proposed Midewin Trail near Ritchie.Trailheads:NW border of state park off IL 102,SE--Southeast border of state parkOther Access:Various within the park.
LE High Park
East Walnut St
Oglesby, IL 61348
USA
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (815) 883-8121
We offer an outdoor swimming pool, playgrounds, tree shelters, and hiking trails. We also have canoe access.
Directions - OFF 39 TAKE OGLESBY EXIT GO 1 1/2 MILES TO THE EAST, OFF 71 TAKE EXIT EDHAND HWY. GOES RT. TO THE PARK
Long Prairie Trail
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (815) 547-7935
From McHenry Co. west to Winnebago Co. line.Trailheads:E--N. of IL 173 @ McHenry Co. line,IL 76 @ IL 173,W--Winnebago Co. line at E terminus of Stone Bridge Tr.Other Access:Along towns and cross roads on trail.
Lowell Park
2114 Lowell Park Road
Dixon, IL 61021
USA
Web Address: dixonprk@essex1.com
Telephone Number(s): Fax: (815) 284-4950Voice: (815) 288-5209
The largest city park in Illinois. Consisting of over 240 acres. The park is located on the Rock River and includes: a nature center, picnic shelter, playground, boat ramps, hiking trails, restrooms and a scenic overlook.
Directions - THE PARK IS LOCATED 3 MILES NORTH OF DIXON. PLEASE CALL 815-288-5209 FOR INFO AND DIRECTIONS.
Moraine Hills State Park
914 S River Rd
McHenry, IL 60050
USA
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (815) 385-1624Fax: (815) 385-1653
The State Park comprises of about 1700 acres, 900 of which are designated wetland. We have 10 miles of hiking and biking trails and a natural, inland glacial lake loaded with fish. Or, you can fish in the Fox River. We also have two dedicated nature preserves.
Directions - Moraine Hills State Park is located off River Road, between SR 120 and Rt 176, between McHenry and Island Lake.
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (815) 385-1624
System of trails--mostly interconnecting loops--in Moraine Hills SP southeast of McHenry on the Fox River.Trailheads:Various locations throughout park at intersections with park roads.Other Access:
Oregon Park West
Oregon Trail Rd off Rt 64 W
Oregon, IL 61061
USA
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (815) 732-3101
At the Oregon Park West, enjoy sand volleyball, batting cages, walking trails, and picnic sites.
Directions - CALL 815-732-3101 FOR DIRECTIONS
Pecatonica Prairie Path
East Hillcrest Road (east of Freeport)
P.O. Box 534
Pecatonica, IL 61063
USA
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (815) 233-0814Fax: (815) 233-1358Toll Free: (800) 369-2955
This is a 20 mile long nature trail with railroad ballast surface. It is a serene spot for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. The Path features a 250 foot double span trestle bridge across the Pecatonica River. Several tall grass prairie areas are maintained along the trail. Picnic and playground areas are available at Sumner Park in Pecatonica, and there are covered rest tables west of Pecatonica. Trail maps are available.
Directions - HWY 20 WEST TO FREEPORT TO IL. 75 TO EAST RIVER ROAD.
Prairie Path Nature Trail
6512 Harts Road
Ringwood, IL 60072
USA
Telephone Number(s):
North section 7.5 miles begins at WI state line goes to Ringwood, this section is original ballast and will require mountain bikes. South section 4.5 miles begins in Crystal Lake and runs to the Kane Co. line, this section is asphalt, a person can travel from WI state line, south to Kane Cnty line, connect with the Fox River Trail and continue on to the IL Prairie Path,total 120+ miles. Trail is used for biking, hiking, horse back riding, cross country skiing & snowmobiling (if 4+" of snow).
Prairie Trail North
6512 Harts Rd
Ringwood, IL 60072
USA
Telephone Number(s): Voice: 815678-4431
The McHenry County Prairie Trail - North Extension features 7.5 miles of gravel trail. Extends from Barnard Mill Road in Ringwood to the Wisconsin border in Richmond. Hiking, biking (off-road recommended) & horseback riding are common here. Snowmobiling is permitted when there are 4 or more inches of snow. Parking is located in Glacial Park off of Rt 31 along Harts Rd. Call for information - 815/678-4431.
Directions - Call for directions
Rock River Recreational Path
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (815) 987-8800
East side of Rock River in Rockford.Trailheads:S--Downtown @ State St.,N--Riverside Blvd. in Loves ParkOther Access:Various points along Rock River
Rockton Boat & Motor
500 East Maine Street
Rockton, IL 61072
USA
Telephone Number(s): Recorded Message: 624-2808Voice: (815) 624-2808Fax: (815) 624-6324
Our short trip by canoe 1 and 1/2 hours long. Long trip is 4-41/2 hours long and offers lots of sightseeing. Picnic lunch is available on sand bars in river.
Directions - I-90 TO 75 IN SOUTH BELOYD. 4 WAY STOP IN ROCKTON TURN RIGHT. 75 TO ROCKTON TO 4 WAY STOP AND TURN LEFT. 90 OR 75 TO 251 GO SOUTH TO HONOENGH ROAD GO WEST 2 MILES.
Sawweekee Park
Minkler Rd & Sundown Ln
Oswego, IL 60543
USA
Telephone Number(s): Voice: 630554-1010Fax: 630554-1577
We are a 150 acres nature preserve. With hiking, horse trails, Fox River Canoe acess, and X-Country Skiing.
Directions - RT 71 TO MINKLER RD. NORTH ON MINKLER RD. TO SUNDOWN LANE.
Seven Eagles Campground & Resort
9734 IL Rt 84
Savanna, IL 61074
USA
E-mail: seveneagles@essex1.com
Web Address: www.essex1.com/people/seveneagles
Telephone Number(s): Voice: 815-273-7301
15 acres with access to Spring Lake, tents, 75-100 primitive, RV's foldups, all types of mobile campers. Shade trees. Also 4 motel guest rooms available. Fishing, hiking, bike trail, electric hookups for 22 sites, water and inside restrooms. Bait, ice and camping supplies available.
Directions - Located on Rt 84 1/4 miles South of Savanna, IL
Shabbona Lake State Park
4201 Shabbona Grove Rd
Shabbona, IL 60550
USA
Telephone Number(s): Voice: (815) 824-2106Fax: (815) 824-2905
This park is named for the Pottawatomi chief who possess a small parcel of land here after the 1832 Black Hawk War. It has an interpretive nature trail featuring a cassette tape to help guide visually impaired visitors, boating, boat rentals & boat launching ramp, 150 campsites, restaurant, picnicking, 318 acre stocked lake for fishing, hunting and snowmobile trails. Handicapped fishing pier. Pontoon rentals, complete bait & tackle shop.
Directions - I-39 south from Rockford (north of I-80), follow signs to park.
Shenandoah Riding Center
The Galena Territory
200 N. Brodrecht Rd.
Galena, IL 61036
USA
Web Address: http://www.shenandoahridingcenter.com
Telephone Number(s): Voice: 815/777-2373
Directions - TAKE HIGHWAY 20 TO THE GALENA TERRITORY ENTRANCE. GO TO LONG HOLLOW ROAD, AND CROSS THE BRIDGE TO THE ENTRANCE.
Side By Side Cycle
142 W Main St
Capron, IL 61012
USA
Telephone Number(s): Voice: 815569-2472Fax: 815569-2976
Enjoy being outdoors? Enjoy biking or hiking on the Long Prairie Trail recreation path? Come to Capron and rent a Side by SIde Cyle (child trailers available). Helmets & padlocks provided. Stop at the antique shops, ice cream shops, enjoy NATURE.
Directions - IL Rt 173 to Capron, IL
Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
13608 Fox Road
Yorkville, IL 60560
USA
Telephone Number(s): Voice: 630/553-6297Fax: 630/553-9164
A variety of recreational opportunities
includes picnicking, fishing, hunting, group camping, hiking,
equestrian trail, canoeing, remote control air field, sledding,
cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
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