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Rock River Recreation Path: Illinois Street Park to Martin Park
Trail
2.1 mile
3.3 kilometer
point to point
Easy
Elevation
Ascent:
13'
4 m
Descent: -20' -6 m
High: 719' 219 m
Low: 706' 215 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 0% (0°)
Max Grade: 2% (1°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Unknown
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“An easy trail through city parks and quiet neighborhoods.”
— Jim Johannsen
Features
River/Creek
Sections of the trail that travel through city parks are closed sunset to sunrise.
Description
The trail begins at the boat launch at the end of Illinois Street and travels north, winding through a quiet neighborhood with light traffic. Directional arrows for the trail are painted on the city streets, but are pretty faded, so refer to the map or Hiking Project mobile app if you take a wrong turn.
The trail turns into a pedestrian path at the end of Forest Grove Court and travels through Shorewood Park. Be sure to check out the water-skiing show during the summer!
The trail continues on to city streets again at the end of Shorewood Park. Continue north on East Drive for about 0.5 miles. Turn left onto the first left, River Lane, to find Martin Park, where the trail becomes a pedestrian trail again.
The trail turns into a pedestrian path at the end of Forest Grove Court and travels through Shorewood Park. Be sure to check out the water-skiing show during the summer!
The trail continues on to city streets again at the end of Shorewood Park. Continue north on East Drive for about 0.5 miles. Turn left onto the first left, River Lane, to find Martin Park, where the trail becomes a pedestrian trail again.
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We need help with the following missing trail information:
Family Friendly, ADA Accessible, Need to Know, Flora & Fauna
Contacts
Land Manager: Rockford Park District
Hiking Project is part of the REI Co-op family,
where a life outdoors is a life well lived.
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