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A paved path winding along the most beautiful river in northern Illinois!


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2.3

Miles

3.7

KM

Point to Point

740' 226 m

High

705' 215 m

Low

51' 15 m

Up

37' 11 m

Down

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2%

Max Grade (1°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Path open 6 a.m. to half an hour after sunset.

Permitted uses: walking, jogging, roller blading, x-country skiing, bicycling. All bicyclists must stay on the paved path.

No motorized vehicles or horses are permitted.

Description

This 2.5-mile path begins in Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve and spends most of its time winding through the forests and prairies of Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve. This is a popular spot for hikers and bikers in the summer months.

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Shared By:

Jim Johannsen

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#113

in Illinois

#9,267

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