The Grand Illinois Trail - Recommended Trip 4 - Rock River Recreation Path

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.

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