Kankakee River State Park

 

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Preserve Website: http://www.dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R2/KANKAKEE.HTM
Trail Distance: 10.5 Miles
Trail Surface: Natural Groomed
Type of Use: Fat tire/mountain
Towns: 8 miles northwest of Kankakee
County: Will & Kankakee
Intensity of Use: Heavy
Setting: 4000 acres on Kankakee River with bluffs, canyons, and heavy woods.
Connecting Trails: None
Maintained by:  Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Directions for parking: Numerous parking is available on 102 between Chicago Road and Altorf Road.  The main park is at 102 and Deselm road, just east of Warner Bridge Road and about 5 miles east of Route 45 and Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais..
Trail Map:

Rider's Comments:  The bicycle trails begins at Davis Creek Area and travels to the Chippewa Campground.  It crosses a suspension bridge at one point.   There are 12 miles of cross country ski trails and 3 miles of hiking rails with views of a limestone canyon and a frothy waterfall.  There also is a 12 mile equestrian trail and an equestrairian campground.

For Detailed Information Contact:
Kankakee River State Park
P.O. Box 37
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-933-1383

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