Rock Island Trail

Park Webpage: http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R1/ROCKISLE.HTM
Trail Distance:
27 Miles
Trail Surface: Limestone Screenings; mowed Turf
Type of Use: Fat tire/mountain
Towns: Toulon, Wyoming, Princeville, Dunlap, Alta
County: Peoria & Stark
Intensity of Use: Light
Setting: State Park
Connecting Trails: None
Maintained by: Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Directions for parking: Numerous parking spots are available along the trail.  Consult the map for best locations.  You may park your vehicle by the trail head:
The Rock Island Trail State Park stretches from Alta to Toulon, encountering Dunlap, Princeville and
Wyoming along the way. The park office located in Wyoming can be reached from I-80 and I-74.

If traveling I-80, approximately 12 miles west of Princeton, take Route 40 south. Continue south to Rt. 17.
Turn right (west) on Rt. 17. Drive approximately 7 miles to Wyoming. At the 4-way stop in Wyoming,
turn left (east). Drive 3 blocks, and you will see the water tower on your right. The park office is
located ½ block past (east of) the tower in the Railroad Depot. Park office is located at mile #20 on
the trail.

If traveling I-74, at the northwest corner of Peoria, take Rte 6 north to Chillicothe exit (the outer loop
474 turns into Rte 6 north at the junction of I-74). Drive to 3rd exit-"Allen Road" exit. Turn left (north)
onto Allen Rd. After approximately 1 mile, the road will curve to the left, follow the left curve. You will
be driving through Alta at this curve. Drive 7 tenths of a mile past the curve to Rock Island Trail
parking lot on the right (north) side of Alta Rd. This is "Mile 0" of the trail.
Hours of Operation: Sunrise to Sunset
Trail Map:
DNR Map

DNR Park Information


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For Detailed Information Contact:
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
211 E Williams Road
PO Box 64
Wyoming, IL 61491
309-695-2228