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Kishwaukee River Recreation Path

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

2.3 Miles 3.7 Kilometers


Elevation

51' 15 m

Ascent

-37' -11 m

Descent

1%

Avg Grade (0°)

2%

Max Grade (1°)

740' 226 m

High

705' 215 m

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

— Jim Johannsen
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Overview

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.
Features: Birding — Fall Colors — River/Creek — Spring — Wildflowers — Wildlife [Add/Remove]
Dogs: Leashed

Description [Suggest Changes]

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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