The Grand Illinois Trail

Photo montage of scenes from the Grand Illinois Trail

The Grand Illinois Trail (GIT) was first conceived in the mid-1990s. Knowing that northern Illinois had a rich network of off-road bicycle trails, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources proposed the creation of a "Grand Illinois Trail". This suggestion was published in the Illinois State Trails Plan and was overwhelmingly supported by all parties involved: cities and villages, forest preserve and conservation districts, as well as non-profit organizations.

Slowly the off-road trails and on-road routes have fallen into place. Today we are approaching 500 miles of trails and designated road routes stretching from the shores of Lake Michigan to the banks of the Mississippi and back again. You will travel through large metropolitan cities and small rural towns. And at the speed of a bicycle, you'll meet the real people of Illinois.

The set of route recommendations offered by Openlands is focused on the touring bicyclist (or hiker) interested in leisurely traveling the various sections of the GIT. The routes selected are not necessarily the fastest routes, but they are very scenic, have minimal traffic, and attempt to parallel the future trail sections yet-to-be-built as closely as possible.

The map and links to the right are designed to help you plan your trip as you explore the Grand Illinois Trail. The guide divides the trail into eighteen section maps and several town maps that can be accessed by clicking on each section link; you can also click the Previous/Next links at the bottom of the page to progress through all of the pages about the Grand Illinois Trail. You'll find nearby accommodations including lodging, camping, food, and bike repair noted on the map for your convenience. Land markings, trail warnings and natural features are also noted.

Turn-by-turn cue directions are available on the Web page for each section of the Grand Illinois Trail.

You can print maps and Web pages for use during your trip. To reduce the amount of paper you have to carry, we suggest that you use double-sided printing.

The trail sections are divided in such a way as to make the maps easier to transport. They are NOT suggested day trips. You will notice that some cover 25 miles and others cover 50 miles. It is best to print out the maps and the corresponding cue sheets and plan your trip based on the length of day and/or by the sights you want to see.

HOW TO READ THE MAP

Openlands recommended route is shown in green. Dashed lines indicate off-road trails, solid lines indicate on-road routes. A "Q" symbol is indicated on every map section to show the beginning and end points of the turn-by-turn instructions for that section. Recommended accommodations and services are listed by the following criteria:

Communities with multiple restaurants near the trail are indicated by "multiple restaurants."
Accommodations on or within a mile of the trail are listed. Communities with multiple accommodations are listed as such (e.g., Chicago and Galena). Since accommodations are important to the multi-day trail user, those within a mile of the trail are listed, as well as those further than a mile in rural areas. Access to these accommodations is described, but caution should be used in traveling to these sites because of typically busier traffic.
Openlands will list newly opened or missed accommodation locations if easily or reasonably accessible and close by to the trail. Openlands will use its discretion in deciding which sites shall be listed.

Purple routes are recommendations of other organizations but are still considered part of the Grand Illinois Trail. In most cases these alternate routes are for the more experienced bicyclist who is comfortable riding in traffic. Openlands' route alternatives are picked for those willing to achieve fewer miles per day, but to experience unique back road scenery. These alternative routes are often in areas where future trail construction has not yet occurred and temporary routes are needed. Most of the final trail construction should be accomplished in the next five to ten years.

The GIT trail user should be very cognizant of three different plants that occur along almost all trails and roadsides: poison ivy, wild parsnip and stinging nettle. Consider these to be almost ubiquitous along the route. Their avoidance will make your trip much more enjoyable.

When on the trail follow the green and white "Grand Illinois Trail" signs along the named state and local trails, and on connecting on-road bicycle routes.

Enjoy the best of Illinois on the Grand Illinois Trail!

From the historic industrial Calumet area, to the world famous Chicago Lakefront, this section of the Grand Illinois Trail takes you through the dynamic, big-shouldered City of Chicago. Past ethnic museums on the boulevard system, into Oak Park and its literary and architectural traditions, and on to the Prairie Path, this route is intensively packed with sites.

(Eggers Woods / 112TH Street to Navy Pier to Elmhurst / Salt Creek)

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Go	Direction	On	Distance (mi)
		Start: 112th St and Burnham Greenway
	N	Burnham Greenway to end of trail	1.0
L	NW	Indianapolis Blvd to 100th St	0.5
R	E	Under viaduct on 100th St to Calumet Park	0.3
		Follow Walton Rd north, then Foreman Dr east around the park to exit at 95th St & Ewing	1.2
R	NW	Rte 41 (Ewing Ave) over the Calumet River	0.5
R	N	Rte 41 (Mackinaw), the now demolished U.S. Steel site is on your right	0.6
L	W	Rte 41 (87th St)	0.1
R	N	Rte 41 (Burley Ave)	0.5
L	W	Rte 41 (83rd St)	0.1
R	N	Brandon Ave	0.5
L	W	79th St	0.2
R	NW	Coles Ave, to its end at the South Shore Cultural Center	1.2
L	W	Lakefront path along South Shore Dr	0.1
R	N	Lakefront path along South Shore Dr	0.5
L	W/N	Lakefront path along Lakeshore Dr through Jackson Park and to Navy Pier	approx 10
L	W	Grand Ave (if eastbound take Illinois St) to Wells	1.0
R	N	Wells St	0.3
L	W	Chicago Ave	1.1
R	NW	Milwaukee Ave	0.4
L	W	Augusta Blvd (enter Oak Park at Austin, 5.8 miles) continue west on Augusta to Keystone	8.3
L	S	Keystone, at 0.8 miles jog left SE on Hawthorne and right on Keystone after crossing under bridge	1.1
R	W	Washington Blvd	0.8
L	S	5th Ave to Illinois Prairie Path	0.4
R	W	Illinois Prairie Path to Salt Creek/Elmhurst (just east of Rte 83 bridge)	7.5
		TOTAL DISTANCE	38.2

This entire stretch of the GIT follows one of the oldest and most well-known trails in the nation. The route follows the Illinois Prairie Path through DuPage County into Kane County and the City of Elgin. The twenty-nine-mile Prairie Path flows seamlessly into the Fox River Trail to create a beautiful suburban greenway for safe cycling.

(Elmhurst / Salt Creek to Elgin / Trout Park)

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Go	Direction	On	Distance (mi)
		Start: Salt Creek and Illinois Prairie Path main stem
	W	Illinois Prairie Path, main stem to Illinois Prairie Path, Elgin branch	7.2
R	NW	Illinois Prairie Path, Elgin branch to south side of Elgin	14.0
R	N	Fox River Trail into Elgin’s commercial downtown	2.2
R	E	Kimball St	0.1
L	N	Grove St	0.2
	N	Fox River Trail to Trout Park Natural Area (bluffs to the east) on the south side of the I-90 bridge	2.1
		TOTAL DISTANCE	25.8

(Elgin / Trout Park to McHenry / Bull Valley Road)

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Go	Direction	On	Distance (mi)
		Start: Fox River Trail at I-90 & Trout Park
	N	Fox River Trail/Prairie Trail through East Dundee, Carpentersville, Algonquin to Crystal Lake at end of trail	14.0
R	E	Crystal Lake Ave	0.2
L	N/NW	East St, at 0.1 miles turn left (NW) across tracks	0.3
R	N	Glenn Ave	0.2
R	E	Rte 176	0.1
L	N	Lorraine St to trail head	0.2
	N	Prairie Trail/Bull Valley Rd	5.4
		TOTAL DISTANCE	20.4

This section travels along the Prairie Trail and Hebron Trail rolling past farm fields, woodlands and the small towns of Ringwood, Richmond, and Hebron. There are sweeping prairie views and shady tree tunnels. The trail is mainly flat and made mostly of gravel.

(McHenry / Bull Valley Road to Hebron)

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Go	Direction	On	Distance (mi)
		Start: Prairie Trail and Bull Valley Rd in McHenry
	N	Prairie Trail at approx. 1.7 mi. The trail veers west away from the railroad and follows Mill St across Crystal Lake Rd into Whispering Oaks Park for 0.4 miles to the Boone Creek Bridge. Cross bridge, cross Rte 120, follow trail east along Rte 120 to east bank of creek. Continue north on trail to Ringwood (3 mi from Rte 120). 2.4 mi north of Ringwood cross Harts Rd (to visit Glacial Park take Harts Rd west ¾ mile to Weidrich Barn Visitors Center). Continue north on Prairie Trail, 4 mi to Broadway St in commercial downtown of Richmond.	11.6
L	NW	Broadway Rd across Rte 173 (Look out for fast traffic from east out of a blind curve).	1.5
R	N	Keystone Rd	0.3
L	W	Burgett Rd	0.3
L	SW	Hebron Trail to trail end in Hebron	4.6
		TOTAL DISTANCE	18.3

This section includes views of the Nippersink Valley west of Hebron, the highest elevation of the GIT (1170 feet) at Hebron Rd. and Reese Rd., a route along the Illinois/Wisconsin border, and the Long Prairie Trail in Boone County. There are no accommodations and few services along this section.

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Go	Direction	On	Distance (mi)
		Start: Hebron Trail--trail head on Church St in Hebron
R	N	Church St	0.1
L	W	Mead Ave	0.2
L	S	Main St/Rte 47 to Hebron Rd just before the lumber store	0.1
R	W	Hebron Rd	7.1
R	N	Gasch Rd	1.0
L	W	State Line Rd	8.0
R	S	Burr Oak Rd (Turn right/north at the State Line/ Burr Oak intersection to visit Sharon, Wisconsin, 1 mile away, home of Lon Haldeman. Look for the plaque in front of the ice cream store).	6.7
R	SW	Long Prairie Trail	8.2
		TOTAL DISTANCE	31.4

This section of the GIT includes the west end of the Long Prairie Trail, the road system through Rock Cut State Park, and the extensive bike path network of the Rockford area. The trail runs on-road west of Rock River except for a several mile stretch of the Pecatonica Prairie Path.

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Go	Direction	On	Distance (mi)
		Start: Long Prairie Trail & Main St in Caledonia
L	SW	Main St	0.2
L	SE	Caledonia Rd (careful!)	0.7
R	W	Kelley Rd	2.8
R	NW	Beloit Rd to unnamed street on left just before stop sign	0.5
L	W	unnamed street (Main St)	0.1
L	S, W	Argyle Rd--At 1 mile, Argyle curves west and becomes Harlem Rd. Follow it one more mile to the entrance of Rock Cut State Park	2.5
R	N	State Park entrance road—Cross the bridge over I-90 and “T” into the park’s loop road. Turn right on it. At approximately 1 mile turn left at “Campground and Lake Access” sign. If not camping, continue to follow the loop road to the west end of Pierce Lake where the Willow Creek Trail head begins.	2.0
R	W	Willow Creek Trail to Harlem High School	2.6
	W	Cross Alpine Rd at light, continue east on Gladys Dr	0.5
L	SW	Crystal Dr	0.5
L	SW	Frontage Dr alongside Rte 251	0.7
R	W	Roosevelt/Machesney Rd	0.4
L	S	Victory Ave	0.5
R	W	Bauer Parkway Trail and bridge over Rock River	0.7
L	S	Trail to the sportscore	0.6
	S	Rock River Recreation Path	1.6
L	E	Riverside Blvd Bridge	0.2
R	S	Follow the Rock River Recreation Path (RRRP) 3.8 miles to the park district information center in the old railroad station at the foot of the Jefferson St. bridge. From the Riverside Bridge on the north go south on the RRRP through Martin Memorial Park to River Lane east to East Dr., turn south 2 blocks to Shorewood Park. Follow the RRRP again to Forest Grove St.SE to Arlington St., south 2 blocks to Wilgus Ct. and pick up the RRRP again. Go south along the Rock River 1.7 miles to the path along Madison St. to the Jefferson St. bridge.	3.8
	W	Continue on Jefferson St through downtown Rockford	0.3
L	S	Winnebago St over the bridge	0.7
R	W	Cunningham St	1.1
R	W	Cunningham Rd	2.5
R	N	Meridian Rd to the Pecatonica Prairie Path Trail head (narrow mowed path)	0.2
L	W	Pecatonica Prairie Path to village of Winnebago. If weather makes for difficult ride, at 2.0 miles turn right on Falconer Rd, go north 0.4 miles, left on McNair Rd to Benton Rd and south to village center.	3.5
		TOTAL DISTANCE	29.2

This section of the GIT straddles the Pecatonica River valley and is characterized by long rolling hills, rural roads, and corn, soybean and wheat fields. Pecatonica is a thriving small town with nice camping opportunities nearby. Freeport, the main town along the route is best known for its role in the Lincoln-Douglas debates.

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Go	Direction	On	Distance (mi)
		Start: Winnebago village center at Benton St and Main St
	N	Benton St	0.5
L	W	McNair Rd to right and left turn at 0.7 miles. After the turn, McNair becomes Comly Rd	4.2
R	N	Conger Rd (Continue west on Comly Rd) 2.7 miles to Seward Bluffs Forest Preserve if camping is desired. From Seward Bluffs, return east on Comly to Jackson St, turn north, 2.5 miles to Pecatonica).	1.3
L	W	Pecatonica Prairie Path into Pecatonica. Camping at Sumner Park 0.2 mile farther west on path.	2.4
L	S	Pecatonica Rd into business district	0.4
R	W	Seventh St (becomes Sumner Rd)	3.6
R	N	Farwell Bridge Rd to Pecatonica Prairie Path	0.5
L	W	Pecatonica Prairie Path	5.7
R	N	Dakota Rd	0.5
L	W	River Rd/Stephenson St to Henderson Rd (NE corner of downtown Freeport)	4.2
		TOTAL DISTANCE	23.3

The GIT follows the Jane Addams Trail north of Freeport and then turns west to begin the longest on-road stretch of the GIT. This route traverses the 250,000 year-old landscape of the second youngest Illinois glaciation. Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park provides an overnight camping opportunity. There are no services on this route.

(Freeport to Jo Daviess County / Rte 78)

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Go	Direction	On	Distance (mi)
		Start: Henderson Rd & Stephenson St (NE corner of downtown Freeport)
	N	Henderson Rd	3.0
L	W	Winneshiek Rd (Winneskiek is off-center to the right at Rte 26)	3.0
R	N	Jane Addams Trail	5.8
L	NW	McConnell Rd/Co. 19	2.4
L	SW	McConnell Rd/Co. 7 across the Pecatonica River	0.8
R	NW/W	Fisher Rd (If camping at Le-Aqua-Na State Park, turn south at 3.7 miles on Deer Lane Rd. Follow for 0.4 mile, turn right/west on Lake Rd which will veer south at 0.6 mile to park entrance 0.7 mile farther). If not going to Le-Aqua-Na continue west on Fisher Rd to T-intersection at 5.7 miles. Turn right /north 0.1 miles, then left/west for 4 miles to the Jo Daviess County Line.	9.8
	W	At the county line, Fisher Rd becomes East Canyon Rd. Continue west to Rte 78.	3.0
		TOTAL DISTANCE	27.8

This portion of the GIT traverses the "Driftless Area", a region that escaped the glacial periods of the last 1-million+ years. You will change elevation from 1,080 feet at the ridgeline to 580 feet along the Mississippi River. Galena is thick with historic sites and diverse services. The south end of this section of the GIT follows the base of the Hanover Bluffs.

(Jo Daviess County / Rte 78 to Hanover Bluffs

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Go	Direction	On	Distance (mi)
		Start: East Canyon Rd & Rte 78
	W	East Canyon Rd to Apple River State Park to T-intersection (camping to the right)	3.5
L	S	North Canyon Rd--Turn right on unmarked road just before the bridge (East Canyon Rd)	0.1
R	W	E Canyon Rd to T-intersection at Broadway (unmarked)
L	S	Broadway Rd	3.7
R	W	Unmarked road (Townsend Rd)	0.6
R	NW	N Scout Camp Rd	0.3
L	W	Schapville Rd to T-intersection	7.0
L	S	Scales Mound Rd	0.8
R	NW	W Rawlins Rd/W Guilford Rd (at 4.6 miles stay on Guilford Rd, don’t take Miner Rd)	5.8
L	W	W Stagecoach Trail to north end of Galena downtown to north end of Galena downtown	3.2
		From south end of Galena downtown, take Rte 20 east across Galena River to N Blackjack Rd	0.3
R	S	N Blackjack Rd	4.2
R	SW	Pilot Knob Rd. to bottom of bluff across RR tracks	3.8
L	SE	River Rd.	1.1
L	E	Sandhill Rd. up the bluff	0.5
R	S	Blackjack Rd.	1.4
R	S	S Blanding Rd to bottom of hill at Blandings Landing (Turn right, 1 mile to reach Army Corps Campground).	3.2
L	SE	W Blanding Rd	4.0
R	S	Whitton Rd	5.5
R	SE	Rte 84 to intersection with Bush Rd	0.6
		TOTAL DISTANCE	47.8

The 200-foot bluffs of Mississippi Palisades State Park give you two options for reaching Savanna: the high ridge road with low volumes of fast traffic or the low river road with high volumes of fast traffic. This is one of the "be careful" stretches of the GIT. From Savanna south you're riding on the almost-completed Great River Trail.

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Go	Direction	On	Distance (mi)
		Start: Bush Rd & Rte 84
L	W	Bush Rd to T-intersection, unmarked road (S Airhart Rd)	1.5
R	S,SE	Airhart Rd to T-intersection at Mill Hollow Rd	4.2
		At this point, there are two routes to Savanna. Turn right 0.2 mile to Rte 84. Turn left on Rte 84 which provides access to Mississippi Palisades State Park and two motels before reaching Savanna (5 miles) (Caution—Rte 84 has no shoulders, close guard rails, relatively busy, fast traffic, especially on weekends).
		The alternative is to take Mill Hollow Rd left/NE 1.5 miles to Scenic Ridge Rd. Scenic Ridge Rd winds for 6.5 miles into Savanna with significantly less traffic, but still no shoulders and high speeds. Several state park access points are available but no camping. Descend from Scenic Ridge Rd/5th St to Webster, turn right to 4th St. Turn left and continue downhill for 7 blocks. Turn right on Washington and left on 3rd to Chicago St/Rte 84.	6.5
R	NW	Rte 84 (Caution!)	0.1
L	W	Across Rte 84 to the railcar/Visitors Center (This rest stop is at the north end of the Great River Trail, which is conspicuous with the bike Bridge soaring off to the south).	0.1
	S	Great River Trail (2.3 miles down the trail is the access park to 13 miles of dike and levee walks out into the middle of the Mississippi River).	3.2
L, R	E, S	Rte 84 (Caution!)	1.4
R	W, S	Riverview Rd (0.4 mile to Sloan Marsh overlook and the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Visitors Center)	4.5
L	E	Sand Patch Rd	0.5
R	S	Sand Ridge Rd	1.0
L	E	Main St (continues 0.5 mile into Thomson)	0.1
R	S	Lewis Ave, at the entry to the Thomson Sand Prairie Trail	0.4
		TOTAL DISTANCE	23.5

Much of the trail along the middle section of the Great River Trail parallels the Mississippi River and Rte. 84. The path runs on open, straight stretches that periodically divert to make visits to small river towns and riverside pocket parks. You should see many great blue herons and the occasional eagle.

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Go	Direction	On	Distance (mi)
		Start: North end of Thomson Sand Prairie Trail, 0.4 mi south of Thomson
	S	Thomson Sand Prairie Trail	2.0
	S	Thomson Sand Prairie Trail	2.0
	S	unmarked road	2.1
	SW	Great River Trail	2.7
R	W	9th Ave	1.1
R	N	2nd St to Levee Trail	0.1
L	S	Levee Trail	0.8
	S	unmarked trail	1.4
	S	unmarked road, cross Rte 30	0.7
	S	Levee Trail	0.8
	S,SW	Ebson Rd	1.3
L	SW,S	Kennedy Rd, cross Rte 84	0.6
R	SW	Ufkin Rd	0.5
R	W	Palmer Rd	0.9
L	SW	Waller Rd/Bluff Rd/Church Rd (through Albany—look for Grand Illinois Trail signs).	1.6
L	SE	11th Ave	0.2
R	SW	Cherry St, into Albany Mounds Park. Trail ends at south end of park.	0.7
R	W, N	Right on Bunker Hill Rd, right on Meredosia across Rte 84	0.2
L	SW	Great River Trail to 178th	6.6
		TOTAL DISTANCE	24.3

Bike through the last great stretch along the Mississippi River, then head east along a low lying landscape once flush with glacial meltwater when the Mississippi drained into today's Illinois River valley. The Hennepin Canal took advantage of this low elevation, but quickly failed when the railroads out-competed it. Good thing though, it's a great bike trail corridor.

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Go	Direction	On	Distance (mi)
		Start: 178th Ave and the Great River Trail North of Cordova
	S	Great River Trail to Trail End	1.4
R	W	3rd Ave	0.2
L	S	9th St	0.2
R	W	Main Ave	0.4
L	S	3rd St to Great River Trail	0.9
	S	Great River Trail—4.6 miles to Port Byron, 1.8 miles to Rapid City, 2.8 miles to entry drive west to lock and dam #14, 1.8 miles to Hampton 1.9 miles to Campbell’s island causeway, 1 mile to the Beacon Harbor Welcome Center in East Moline.	13.9
L	S	Unnamed trail (built August 2004) which veers left in front of Beacon Harbor Welcome Center to trail end on 7th St	0.8
L	S	7th St over railroad tracks to 15th St, a loading zone behind commercial buildings	0.1
L	E	15th Ave for 3 blocks	0.2
L	N	10th St across tracks	0.0
R	E	14th Ave, paralleling tracks on north side	0.2
R	S	13th St, back across tracks	0.0
L	E	15th Ave, 2 blocks to its end	0.2
R	S	to Rte 92 (busy street)	0.0
L	E	Rte 92 to 7th St (at library)	0.6
R	S	7th St	0.3
L	E	4th Ave	0.3
R	S	12th St	0.1
L	E	5th Ave	0.3
R	S	17th St	0.6
L	E	30th Ave/cross town, cross Rte 5 at light	0.1
L	N	18th St	0.3
R	E	10th Ave	0.3
R	S	Pleasant Ave	0.1
L	E	Valley View Dr, downhill, left turn to Rte 84/ 2nd Ave	0.3
R	S	Rte 84/2nd Ave (busy street)	0.1
L	E	Jay St	0.1
R	S	Lily Ave	0.1
L	E	State St	0.2
R	S	1st Ave	0.7
R	W	10th St	0.1
L	S	2nd Ave to stoplight	0.2
L	E	Colona Rd and bridge over the Rock River	1.1
R	S	7th St in village of Green Rock to end of street	0.5
L	E	5th Ave	0.1
R	S	5th St (bridge 42) to Hennepin Canal Trail	0.1
L	E	Hennepin Canal Trail to bridge 37 (Rte 82, 2 miles north of Geneseo)	10.9
		TOTAL DISTANCE	36.0

The Hennepin Canal was started in 1890 and completed in 1907, when it reduced the distance that goods and people travelled from Chicago to Rock Island by 419 miles. In order to keep up with rail competition and carry more cargo for competitive costs the canal boats needed to exceed the size of the width of the canal; thus, the Hennepin Canal became obsolete.

(Hennepin Canal Trail / Bridge to Hennepin Canal Trail / Bridge 15A)

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Go	Direction	On	Distance (mi)
		Start: Hennepin Canal Trail at bridge 37
	E	Hennepin Canal to bridge 29 (2200 E Rd heads south 2 miles to the village of Atkinson)	8.5
	E	Hennepin Canal to bridge 23 (Rte 78 heads south 1 mile to the village of Annawan)	6.1
	E	Hennepin Canal to bridge 20 (120 E Rd heads south 1 mile to the village of Mineral)	3.8
	E	Hennepin Canal to bridge 15A (Hennepin Canal Trail enter Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park)	7.6
		TOTAL DISTANCE	26.0

The eastern end of the Hennepin Canal at Bureau Junction is where the Hennepin connects with the Illinois River. This GIT route avoids several difficult road traffic routes and instead takes you on the back roads of the hill country north of the Illinois River's great bend. Few services so plan accordingly.

(Hennepin Canal Trail / Bridge 15A to Seatonville)

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Go	Direction	On	Distance (mi)
		Start: Hennepin Canal Trail/Bridge 15A
	E, SE	Hennepin Canal Trail to Bridge 10 (Wyanet Walnut Rd heads north 0.5 mi to Wyanet).	7.2
	SE	Hennepin Canal Trail to Bridge 5 (unmarked road heads south 1/10 mile, turn west, 1 mile to village of Tiskilwa)	6.8
	E	Hennepin Canal Trail to Bridge 1 (Rte 29), leave trail.	7.4
L	NE	Rte 29 across railroad tracks	0.1
L	NW/N	Turn back along tracks at road sign 980N/2500E Lake Rawson is on the right.	1.9
L	NW	Rte 26	0.2
R	N, NE	2450E Rd, uphill to rural winding road (at 1.7 mi Don’t turn left at 1275N/2525E, stay right, pass Searle Ridge Cemetery) to stop sign at triangular intersection at 3.4 miles. Continue straight, don’t veer right at this intersection to 1245N/2650E road sign.	3.8
L		1245N/2650E, 0.9 mi to Pilgrim Park. Turn right, follow winding road north, then east past Illinois Nature Preserve sign then north to Rte 6.	3.2
R		Rte 6 to 2870E (old route into Hollowayville)	2.3
L		2870E to First St	0.4
L	N	First St	0.1
R	E	Main St	0.6
L	E	U.S. 6	0.9
R	S	unnamed road through Seatonville (no services)	END
		TOTAL DISTANCE	34.9

Ride beside the Illinois River; the largest river within the borders of Illinois, some 270 miles in length. Begin your travel up the Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M). You will ride along the actual canal towpath where mules tended by local boys towed the 150-ton canal boats.

(Seatonville to I & M Canal State Trail / East Ottawa)

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Go	Direction	On	Distance (mi)
		Start: Rte 6 & unmarked road through Seatonville
	S	unmarked road through Seatonville--At 1 mile, don’t turn left at 3100 E Rd. Stay to the right; at 3.5 miles cross Rte 6, continue straight on 1350 N to intersection with 3450 E at 5.2 mi. Stay to right, cross Spring Creek and go under railroad bridge. Restart mileage.	5.3
	SE	Continue on same road (now Old North Rd to its intersection with Rte 6).	1.0
L	E	Rte 6	1.8
L	N	short entry road (unnamed) to 5th St, it parallels Rte 6 but one block north	0.0
R	E	5th St, past local restaurants and through neighborhood	0.5
R	S	Herbert St	0.2
L	E	Main St	0.2
R	S	Pike St, down steep hill to bottom	0.1
L	E	unmarked street along Illinois River (This street is variously known as Water St, Brunner St, & Canal St). Go under the Rte 251 bridge at 0.7 mi. At 1.7 mi, the street veers left over railroad tracks in front of Monari’s 101 Club and begins to climb hill into the commercial downtown of La Salle. You are now on First St.	2.1
R	S	Joliet St (Rte 351) over the I & M Canal	0.2
R	W	Trail access off Rte 351 to lock 14 and the I & M Canal State Trail.	0.1
R	E	From the I & M Canal State Trail head in La Salle, go east:
		0.6 mi to the Little Vermillion River aqueduct
		4.4 mi to Utica
		10.1 mi to Buffalo Rock State Park
		11.1 mi to Lock 12
		12.7 mi to Lock 11
		14.5 mi to the Canal Toll House in Ottawa
		15.2 mi to the Fox River aqueduct	16.7
		16.7 mi to end of this section, east of Ottawa
		TOTAL DISTANCE	28.2

Travel a portion of the Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M) towpath that extends from LaSalle to Rockton. This trail is built on the original towpath that was used to drag packet boats. Riding this route takes you back to the days when products were shipped in great quantities from outlying towns to the city of Chicago.

(I & M Canal State Trail / East Ottawa to I & M Canal State Trail / Aux Sable Creek)

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Go	Direction	On	Distance (mi)
		Start: I & M Canal State Trail, 2.0 mi east Of Toll House in Ottawa
	E	From a location 2.0 mi east of the Toll House
		Continue east:
		5.5 mi to lock 10 in Marseilles
		10.5 mi to the Seneca Grain Elevator
		20.7 mi to Gebhard Woods State Park (campground)
		21.5 mi to Morris
		26.8 mi to Aux Sable Creek
		TOTAL DISTANCE	26.8

This section covers the eastern end of the Illinois & Michigan Canal Trail (I&M) as well as Old Plank Road Trail. The Old Plank Road Trail was chartered to be a plank road but the newly arriving railroad took over its right of way, operating from 1855 to 1972.

(I & M Canal State Trail / Aux Sable Creek to Old Plank Road Trail / Wolf Road)

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Go	Direction	On	Distance (mi)
		Start: I & M Canal Trail at Aux Sable Creek
	E, NE	From Aux Sable Creek continue east:
		5.2 mi to McKinley Woods Forest Preserve
		7.9 mi to lock 7 at Channahon State Park
		16.9 mi to Brandon Locks, end of trail	16.9
L	N	Brandon St	0.2
R	E	Meadow Ave	0.0
L	N	Thorne St	0.1
R	E	Belleview	0.1
L	N	Wheeler Ave	0.9
R	E	Marion St	0.9
L	N	Bluff St	0.2
R	E	Jefferson St (bridge over Des Plaines River)	0.7
R	S	Richards St, cross tracks	0.1
L	E	Washington St	2.0
L	N	Park St	0.2
R	E	Old Plank Road Trail to Wolf Rd	8.1
		TOTAL DISTANCE	30.4

The GIT follows the Old Plank Road Trail and Burnham Greenway through the South Suburbs. It traverses Thorn Creek and the Calumet region which has one of Illinois' richest concentrations of high quality natural areas. You continue into Chicago through a historic region of American industry. Today the Calumet region is transforming into a area of new industry and eco-tourism.

(Old Plank Road Trail / Wolf Road to Eggers Woods / 112TH Street)

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Go	Direction	On	Distance (mi)
		Start: Old Plank Road Trail at Wolf Rd
	E	From Wolf Rd continue east:
		2.0 mi to Frankfort village center
		10.5 mi to Matteson village center at Main St crossing
		12.0 mi to Logan Park/Orchard St in Park Forest, exit trail	12.0
L	N	Orchard Dr	0.5
R	E/N	London Dr	0.3
R	E	Paris Rd to end	0.1
L	N	Corinth Rd	0.2
R	E	207th St	0.8
R	S	Travers Ave	0.3
L	E	209th St/12th St	0.6
L	N	Scott Ave	0.3
R	E	10th St	0.7
L	N	Chicago Rd	0.1
R	E	Parkside Ave	0.5
L	N	Union Ave	0.2
R	E	7th Pl	0.1
L	N	Lowe Ave	0.3
R	E	Eastgate Ave	0.3
R	S	Stewart St	0.1
L	NE/N	Bike trail through Cook County Forest Preserve to first cross street (Glenwood Rd)	1.9
R	E	Glenwood Rd	0.3
R	SE	Main St	0.5
	E	Glenwood/Lansing Rd to Cottage Grove Ave intersection at NE corner take Forest Preserve Trail (Thorn Creek Trail)	0.8
	E, N	Thorn Creek Trail (winding) to parking lot on 186th St	3.6
R	E	186th St	0.3
L	N	Chicago St to end of street	1.3
L	W	175th St, go north under I-80 bridge and continue north to Bernice Rd	0.3
R	E	Bernice Rd (Go left/west 2 blocks to motels, if needed).	0.2
L	N	Chicago Ave	0.5
L	W	170th St	0.2
R	N	Burnham Greenway (gravel for first ½ mile to Little Calumet River Bridge)	2.5
R	E	Sibley Blvd (careful!)	0.5
L	N	Burnham Ave (recommend walking bike over bridge on sidewalks—low guard rail)	0.8
L	W	143rd St	0.1
R	N	Mackinaw Ave (Look for parrot nests)	0.5
R	E	Greenbay Ave	0.1
L	N	Burnham Ave	0.7
R	E	135th St	0.1
L	N	Ave N to William Powers Conservation Area Park office entrance	0.7
	N	Follow park road along Wolf Lake shore, to first left, then right to Burnham Greenway (north trail unit).	1.0
	N	Burnham Greenway to 112th St	1.6
		TOTAL DISTANCE	35.9

You needn't accomplish a two-week round trip as your first experience with the Grand Illinois Trail (GIT). You can enjoy segments of the overall system one-at-a time on leisurely one or two-day trips. Openlands' top-ten list of Great GIT Trips represents a great set of experiences, each of which presents a distinctive, unique perspective on Illinois' varied landscapes, communities, and local histories. Each trip is on a well-defined trail route. Each trip avoids the disconnections to the overall GIT system which are still being pursued until the GIT can be considered complete.

So head on out and try a few of these Great GIT Trips each year... until you collect them all!

The Chicago Lakefront Trail portion of the GIT is a 10-mile paved path along the shore of Lake Michigan. This trail is one of the busiest hiking and biking trails in the nation. It passes by a multitude of features that you may find difficult to pass without visiting: McCormick Place, Northerly Island (formerly Meigs Field Airport), the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum, Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Millenium Park, Burnham Harbor and Navy Pier. People watching can make the trip a fun and fascinating experience. Take a break at the South Shore Cultural Center located at the far south end of the trail at 71st Street.

The path continues north beyond Navy Pier; however, the route of the Grand Illinois Trail heads west to the Mississippi River at the intersection of Illinois and Grand Streets.

For more detailed information and access to a printed map see Section 1.

Recommended Trip 1 Map

The 28-mile Prairie Path/Great Western Trail segment of the GIT connects Elgin and Maywood. The sides of the path near Wheaton and Elmhurst are planted with different prairie plants including the purple coneflower, compass plant, cup plant, black-eyed Susan and several varieties of asters. There are portions of the trail that are paved, but the majority of the trail is smooth crushed limestone. The path is clearly marked from start to finish and there are plenty of places to stop for a rest or meal.

The Illinois Prairie Path runs for seven miles between Maywood and Villa Park. Between Villa Park and West Chicago the Great Western Trail is used for 11 1/2 miles. The 9-mile Illinois Prairie Path-Elgin Branch provides the final connection between West Chicago and Elgin. The Prairie Path is one of the first major trails developed in the United States. Mary Watts, a naturalist and teacher, advocated for the trail in 1963. She inspired the creation of the Illinois Prairie Path not-for-profit who took over the initial management of the trail in 1966 after it was acquired by DuPage County. The volunteers associated with the Illinois Prairie Path ecosystem represent one of the most successful citizen-based trail protection and development initiatives in the U.S.

Today the IPP/Great Western Trail network is used heavily by residents of both DuPage and Kane Counties.

To obtain a $6 copy of the "Illinois Prairie Path Trail Map" write to the Illinois Prairie Path, P.O. Box 1086, Wheaton, Illinois 60189. It includes substantial detail about the trail and its history and features.

For more detailed information and access to a printed map see Section 1 & Section 2.

The Grand Illinois Trail portion of the Long Prairie Trail is a quiet, bucolic trail located in northern Boone County. Its nine miles connect Capron with Caledonia; both communities provide parking access to the trail.

Along the trail you will notice many native plant species that are the remnants of the oak savannas and prairies that once blanketed northern Illinois. The trail is built on an abandoned rail line, where native vegetation was preserved during the past 150 years, safe from the plow. Sparks from the passing trains would often ignite the dry grasses, encouraging the prairie to survive by adapting to periodic burnings.

The asphalt trail provides a safe opportunity for long distance bicycling, skating, and walking with very few crossroads. Interpretive signs which explain the history of the area as well as specifics about the former rail line dot the path.

Within the next five years, the Long Prairie Trail will be extended to Rock Cut State Park on the west. Within the next two years, it will be connected to Harvard on the east.

Call the Boone County Conservation District (815-547-7935) for the "Long Prairie Trail" brochure for detailed background on the route.

For more detailed information and access to a printed map see Section 5.

The Rock River Recreation Path segment of the GIT is seven miles long and completely paved. Its south end begins at Davis Park in downtown Rockford just north of the Jefferson Street bridge on the west side of the river stop. While there, visit the Riverfront Museum Park and the Burpee Museum of Natural History. After your visit, cross the river and wind your way northward through the formal Mississippi gardens and public parks. Established as a bicentennial community project in 1976, the path provides a major greenway through Rockford focused on the beauty of the Rock River. It's the second busiest pedestrian and bicycling trail segment of the GIT.

Park and gain access to the trail at the sound end at Davis Park (on the west side of the river) in downtown Rockford and on the north end at the Veterans Memorial Park and Sportscore (On the west bank of the river. Take Route 2 and enter the park on Elmwood Drive.)

Call the Rockford Park District (815-987-8800) and order a free copy of "Recreation Paths and More" for detailed info about the trail and its features and services.

For more detailed information and access to a printed map see Section 9.

Recommended Trip 4 Map

The Apple River Canyon to Galena segment of the GIT is actually a 25-mile series of roads passing through the hilly, un-glaciated Northwest corner of Illinois. The roads are mostly paved with some gravel sections. Traffic is minimal, but so are facilities, so make sure that you are carrying enough water and food.

Some of the grades of the trail can reach 13%, which is steep no matter which direction you are traveling! You'll have to use your gears both up and down the hills. But you'll find a treat at the end of the ride, whether you end in the town of Galena or at scenic Apple River Canyon State Park.

At the east end of the trail, park at Apple River Canyon State Park (Camping Available). At the west end, park in downtown Galena.

There are no detailed brochures about this route, but contact the Galena Chamber of Commerce (815-776-0602) for a multitude of brochures on Galena. You can also order a trail hiking map from Apple River Canyon State Park (815-745-3302) for use in hiking the spectacular trails in the park, unlike any others you can find in Illinois.

For more detailed information and access to a printed map see Section 9.

The GIT portion of the Great River Trail extends approximately 50 miles from East Moline to Savanna. Eleven small river towns are spaced along the path. Each town invites you to pause for a moment on the route to explore its history, culture and low-key commercial establishments. Stop for a cool drink and sit along the banks of the Mississippi River. Imagine 400 years of voyagers, steam boatsmen and passengers, mussel divers, and barge pilots moving along the river. Imagine 10,000 years of Native Americans living and moving in its waters and on its banks.

The route includes a variety of natural features, campgrounds and B&Bs. It includes spectacular views of the Mississippi River, Native American burial mounds, Great Blue Heron rookeries, eagles roosts and massive locks and dams.

South of Savanna you can even take a side trip unique to America--a levee walk, not along the shore, but out into the Mississippi River. You can hike a mile of it or, if you feel up to it, the full 20-mile round trip.

At the north end of the trail, park at the Chamber of Commerce (in the converted rail passenger car) in Savanna at the north end of the bike bridge. At the south end, park at Sylvan Island Park on the Mississippi in East Moline.

Order "Bike Hike or Walk the Great River Trail 2004" from the Bi-State Regional Commission (309-793-6300) and "Riverway Trails" from River Action, Inc. (319-332-2969) for background on the many features and services along the Great River Trail.

For more detailed information and access to a printed map see Section 9, Section 10 & Section 11.

Recommended Trip 6 Map

The Hennepin Canal was built to connect the Illinois and Mississippi River, reducing the water distance from Chicago to Rock Island by 419 miles. The canal opened in 1908 to commercial traffic. Originally, the canal was used primarily by the coal industry to transport goods; however, with the introduction of the railroad, industry moved to the train as the main means of transport. By the 1930s, the canal was used primarily for recreational traffic, closing completely in 1951.

Today, the GIT portion of the Hennepin Canal Parkway is 50.3 miles long. The paved trail passes by 20 locks and 8 aqueducts. Seven primitive campsites are available for stays along the trail. The canal follows the route of the glacial Mississippi valley when it drained today's Illinois River valley. Along the trail you may see woodpeckers, great blue heron, as well as bald eagles during the winter season. You may also catch a glimpse of: muskrat, deer, beaver, mallards, pheasant, fox, coyote and skunk. The small river communities of Geneseo, Atkinson, Annawan, Mineral, Wyanet and Tiskilwa all lie within a mile or so of the Hennepin Canal offering food and services along the way.

At the west end of the trail, park at 5th Street and 5th Avenue in Colona. At the east end, park in the trail access parking lot on Route 29, a 1/4 mile sound of Bureau.

Contact the Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park (815-454-2328) and ask for a free copy of the "Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park Trail Map" for detailed information about the route.

For more detailed information and access to a printed map see Section 12, Section 13 & Section 14.

The I&M Canal Trail section of the GIT stretches from LaSalle to the Brandon Locks just south of Joliet. The trail is built on the towpath of the 1848 canal. The path was used by horses and mules to tow packet boats along the canal. The fifteen locks along the canal were made from hand-tooled stone and white oak. The canal served as a route for shipping commercial goods from the outlying areas into the city and Lake Michigan ports.

The 61-mile trail is made of crushed limestone and runs mostly flat along its course. The trail is quite straight and good for distance path cycling or short day-trips. The path is not crowded and passes through several historic towns along the way. Much of this trail has the scenic river on one side and the canal on the other; it is almost completely wooded on both sides. At sunset you may encounter biting mosquitoes, so be prepared with bug repellent.

For a free copy of the "I&M Canal Passage" brochure which provides significant background to enhance your trip, contact the Canal Corridor Association (312-863-6286).

On the east end of the trail, park at Brandon Locks or Channahon State Park, south of Route 6 in Channahon. At the west end, park at the I&M Canal Trailhead off Route 6 as you head south out of downtown LaSalle.

For more detailed information and access to a printed map see Section 15, Section 16 & Section 17.

The 19.4-mile Old Plank Road Trail portion of the GIT is a rail-to-trail conversion on the abandoned PennCentral railroad line. The route parallels the Sauk trail of Native American Heritage, followed by generations of local Indian communities as well as the invading Iroquois. It also parallels Lincoln Highway, U.S. 30, America's first transcontinental road. Today the Old Plank Road Trail is a very popular suburban greenway, uniting the communities of Chicago Heights, Park Forest, Matteson, Frankfort, New Lenox and Joliet.

Park at the Cherry Hill parking lot just south of Route 30 on the west end of the trail or the Western Avenue parking lot on the east end of the trail.

Call the Forest Preserve District of Will County to order a free copy of the "Map and guide to the Old Plank Road Trail" (815-727-8700) which is filled with local info on parks, spur trails, historic sites and services.

For more detailed information and access to a printed map see Section 18.

The Burnham Greenway Trail is an 11-mile corridor along an abandon railroad right-of-way between Chicago and Lansing. The trail is currently split into two paved sections planned for connection in 2007. However, both stretches offer great riding opportunities, showcasing numerous rare habitats in relatively short stretches of trail.

The 2 3/4-mile north segment can be accessed at William Powers State Conservation Area (AKA Wolf Lake) at 126th and Avenue O. The trail heads north from the entry road along a rail-to-trail conversion. A short jog east on 112th will bring you to the entrance of Eggers Woods Forest Preserve, an outstanding example of glacial drive and swale topography now covered with savanna and wetlands. Turn around at the trails' end at Indianapolis Boulevard and retrace your steps. Back at William Powers you can cross Avenue O at the park entrance and take a short 1/2 mile ride west along Indian Creek through the newly built Ford Industrial Supplier Park to Torrence Avenue where you'll see the south side's largest employer, the Ford Assembly Plant. With one of the most high-tech assembly lines in the world, the factory is able to produce five different car models on its single line depending on the whims of the marketplace.

The 2 1/2-mile south segment of the Burnham Greenway can be accessed at Commissioner's Park, Wilson Avenue and Exchange Avenue (1 block South of Sibley Route 83 and 6 blocks east of Torrence Avenue). The south segment heads north 3/4 mile through the Calvert City Prairie to State Street. Or you can head south for two miles through the Wentworth Prairie.

For more detailed information and access to a printed map see Section 18.

Recommended Trip 10 Map

Since learning about the Grand Illinois Trail in 2004, LaSalle Bank and has become a major corporate supporter. Through LaSalle's generosity and the creative efforts of designer Carol Naughton, Openlands is installing signage for 12 key points along the trail in the coming months.

Each sign contains a wealth of information about a specific section of the trail including historical and geographical perspectives as well as facts about the wildlife and natural landscapes a visitor will find.

WEAR A HELMET-Whether you are going to the corner or across the state, wear a good-fitting helmet.

OBEY TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS-Bicycles must drive like other vehicles if they are to be taken seriously by motorists.

ALWAYS RIDE WITH THE TRAFFIC - Motorists aren't looking for bicyclists riding on the wrong side of the road. State law and common sense require that bicyclists drive like other vehicles.

DON'T WEAVE BETWEEN PARKED CARS - Don't ride out to the curb between parked cars unless they are far apart. Motorists may not see you when you try to move back into the flow of traffic.

FOLLOW LANE MARKINGS AS YOU WOULD IF YOU WERE DRIVING - Don't turn left from the right lane. Don't go straight in a lane marked "right-turn only."

DON'T PASS ON THE RIGHT - Motorists may not look for or see a bicycle passing on the right. Learn to scan the road behind you while riding. Look back over your shoulder without swerving, or use a rear-view mirror.

SCAN THE ROAD BEHIND - Learn to look back over your shoulder without losing your balance or swerving. Some riders use rear-view mirrors.

KEEP BOTH HANDS READY TO BRAKE - You may not stop in time if you brake one-handed. Allow extra distance for stopping in the rain, since breaks are less efficient when wet. If you have drop handlebars, stay out of the drops while in traffic. This way you are closer to the brakes and have better control.

DRESS APPROPRIATELY - In rain wear a pancho or waterproof suit. Dress in layers so you can adjust to temperature changes. Wear a sturdy helmet to protect your head. Wear bright colored clothing.

NEVER RIDE WITH HEADPHONES - Never wear headphones while riding a bike.

HAND SIGNALS - Hand signals tell motorists and pedestrians what you intend to do. Signal as a matter of law, courtesy, and self-protection.

CHOOSE THE BEST WAY TO TURN LEFT - 2 Choices: (1) Like an auto: signal the move into the left turn lane and turn left. (2) Like a pedestrian: ride straight to the far side crosswalk. Walk your bike across.

MAKE EYE CONTACT WITH DRIVERS - Assume that other drivers don't see you until you are sure that they do. Eye contact is important with any driver who might pose a threat to your safety.

AVOID ROAD HAZARDS - Watch out for parallel-slat sewer grates, gravel, ice, or debris. Cross railroad tracks at right angles.

USE LIGHTS AT NIGHT - The law requires a white headlight (visible from at least 500 feet ahead) and a rear reflector or taillight (visible up to 300 feet from behind).

KEEP BIKE IN GOOD REPAIR - Adjust your bike to fit you and keep it working properly. Check brakes and tires regularly. Routine maintenance is simple and you can learn to do it yourself.

For additional tips you can visit:

Riding tips for riding your bike in the city, on rural routes or paths
http://www.bitrot.de/bbook_riding.html#intown

Tips for road travel...
http://www.trans.ci.portland.or.us/bicycles/raintips.htm

...and long distance travel
http://www.bitrot.de/bbook_travel.html

In case of emergency
http://www.bitrot.de/bbook_accident.html

How to pack for a trip
http://www.bitrot.de/bbook_clothes.html

Article Index
The Grand Illinois Trail
Trail Route and Sections
Section 1 - Eggers Woods to Navy Pier to Elmhurst
Section 2 - Elmhurst to Elgin
Section 3 - Elgin to McHenry
Section 4 - McHenry to Hebron
Section 5 - Hebron to Caledonia
Section 6 - Caledonia to Winnebago
Section 7 - Winnebago to Freeport
Section 8 - Freeport to Jo Daviess County
Section 9 - Jo Daviess County to Hanover Bluffs
Section 10 - Hanover Bluffs to Thomson
Section 11 - Thomson to North Cordova
Section 12 - North Cordova to Hennepin Canal Trail
Section 13 - Hennepin Canal Trail
Section 14 - Hennepin Canal Trail to Seatonville
Section 15 - Seatonville to East Ottawa
Section 16 - I&M Canal State Trail
Section 17 - I&M Canal State Trail to Old Plank Road Trail
Section 18 - Old Plank Road Trail to Eggers Woods
Recommended Trips
Recommended Trip 1 - Chicago Lakefront Trail
Recommended Trip 2 - Illinois Prairie Path/Great Western Trail
Recommended Trip 3 - Long Prairie Trail
Recommended Trip 4 - Rock River Recreation Path
Recommended Trip 5 - Apple River Canyon to Galena Route
Recommended Trip 6 - Great River Trail
Recommended Trip 7 - Hennepin Canal Parkway Trail
Recommended Trip 8 - Illinois & Michigan Canal Trail (I&M)
Recommended Trip 9 - Old Plank Road Trail
Recommended Trip 10 - Burnham Greenway Trail
Trail Signs
Biking Tips
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