Name: Kishwaukee River Recreation Path
Rating: 4.0

Kishwaukee River Recreation Path

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

— Jim Johannsen

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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.

Contacts

Land Manager: Forest Preserves of Winnebago County

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Trail Ratings

4.0 from 1 vote

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in Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve

#10137

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#1

in Kishwaukee River Fores…

#65

in Illinois

#10,137

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Length 2.3 Miles 3.7 Kilometers	51' 15 m Ascent -37' -11 m Descent
1% Avg Grade (0°) 2% Max Grade (1°)	740' 226 m High 705' 215 m Low

Kishwaukee River Recreation Path

Length

2.3 Miles 3.7 Kilometers

51' 15 m

-37' -11 m

1%

2%

740' 226 m

705' 215 m

Shared By Jim Johannsen

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