Let's Take a Hike: Kankakee River State Park

Let's Take a Hike: Kankakee River State Park

This is a one way hike so we will be doing a car shuttle. We will be hiking the 10.5 mile bike path. The path is part crushed limestone and part paved. We will meet at Area A Parking Lot (just east of Chicago Road on Rt. 102) (see map). We will meet at 9:45 and start the shuttle at 10:00 moving as few cars as possible to the start of the hike. The trail begins at Davis Creek Area and travels 10.5 miles along the river and loops in the west end of the park an ends at Area A (Archery Range).

Site Map: http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PDF%27s/kankakee.pdf

Information about Kankakee River State Park at: http://dnr.state.il.u... (http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R2/KANKAKEE.HTM)

On land treasured for centuries - first by Native Americans, later by traders and farmers, and as early as the 1890s by recreation seekers - Kankakee River State Park offers visitors its proud heritage in an unspoiled setting. Anglers, canoeists, hunters, campers, hikers, bicyclers and other outdoor enthusiasts find the park's recreational opportunities unsurpassed. The naturally channeled Kankakee River, listed on the Federal Clean Streams Register, is the focus of the park's popularity.

Directions

From North or South on Interstate 57, Take I 57 to Exit 315 (Bradley-Bourbonnais) Take Rte. 50 south to the first stop light which is Armour Rd. Turn right on Armour Rd. and go to the 5th stop light which is Rte. 102. Turn right (west) on Rte.102. The park is located 7 miles west on Rte. 102.

From the North on Interstate 55, Take I 55 to exit 238 (Braidwood). Take Rte. 129 south until coming to Strip Mine Rd. Turn left (east) on Strip Mine Rd. Follow this road until coming to a small town called Wilmington. In Wilmington, turn right on Water Street. Water Street becomes Rte 102. The park is located 10 miles east of Wilmington on Rte. 102.

See you there,

Kevin Wakeman