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Kishwaukee River Recreation Path

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  2. IL
  3. …Northwestern Illinois
  4. …Rockford
  5. Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve

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

Jim Johannsen
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2.3

Miles

3.7

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Point to Point

740' 226 m

High

705' 215 m

Low

51' 15 m

Up

37' 11 m

Down

1%

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2%

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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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Land Manager: Forest Preserves of Winnebago County

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Jim Johannsen
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