Greater Peoria Canoe & Kayak Trail
(also known as the Illinois River Canoe & Kayak Trail)

Marshall, Woodford, Peoria & Tazewell Counties, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude

​Waterworks Park (Henry): 
41.10832, -89.35532

Lacon Marina: 
41.02494, -89.41492

Marshall County State Fish & Wildlife Area (West):  
41.0054, -89.43922

Marshall County State Fish & Wildlife Area (East):  
40.95432, -89.42923

Chillicothe Riverfront (Cutright Park):  
40.91452, -89.48334

Chillicothe (Shore Acres Park):  
40.90458, -89.48938

Woodford County State Fish & Wildlife Area:  
40.87931, -89.45688

Poplar Lane Park (Peoria Heights):  
40.75245, -89.55841

Cooper Park South (East Peoria):  
40.69567, -89.54463

​Don Burch Boat Dock (Creve Coeur):  
40.64891, -89.60948
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CAUTION:
​PEORIA LOCK & DAM

Pekin Riverfront Park:  
​40.57161, -89.65345

Official Website
none found

Activities: 
Water (paddle, fish)
 
Season/Hours:  varies by location
 
Dog Friendly:  yes
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  no
On Site:   no
 
Parking: parking lots
 
Amenities:  bench at each stop; other amenities vary by location    
Restrooms:  vary by location
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  free             
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  historical
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  river view & access
 
General Description:  water trail of 11 stops on Illinois River from Henry to Pekin; approximately 43 river miles

OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  ​ 
​​The Peoria Lock & Dam is between stops at the Don Burch Boat Dock (Creve Coeur) and the Pekin Riverfront.  Please contact the Peoria Lock & Dam for information. 
Some backwater areas can become very shallow and not navigable, even in paddlecraft.  Check with managing group before going. 
Subject to Illinois River flooding. Know before you go.  Check Illinois River levels here.

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
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More Information:
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http://unionsportsmen.org/illinois-river-canoe-kayak-trail/

https://spiritofpeoria.com/general-info/illinois-river-facts

https://www.greaterpeoriaedc.org/recent-news/illinois-river-canoe-kayak-trail-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-photo-gallery/
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http://www.peorian.com/news/news/non-profit/2106-canoe-kayak-trail

https://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/Lock-and-Dam-Information/Peoria-Lock-and-Dam/

https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/chillicothe/greater-peoria-canoe-and-kayak-trail/eagle-landing-bench/

https://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Portals/48/docs/Nav/NavigationCharts/ILW/WaterwayDistances.pdf

Managed by:
Varies by Location

HLC (Henry-Lacon-Chillicothe) Canoe & Kayak Annual Event, August 2021

Waterworks Park (Henry): 41.10832, -89.35532 (upriver/northern trail terminus)

Lacon Marina: 41.02494, -89.41492

Marshall County State Fish & Wildlife Area (West): 41.0054, -89.43922

Marshall County State Fish & Wildlife Area (East): 40.95432, -89.42923

Chillicothe Riverfront (Cutright Park): 40.91452, -89.48334

Chillicothe (Shore Acres Park): 40.90458, -89.48938

Woodford County State Fish & Wildlife Area: 40.87931, -89.45688

Poplar Lane Park (Peoria Heights): 40.75245, -89.55841

Cooper Park South (East Peoria): 40.69567, -89.54463

Don Burch Boat Dock (Creve Coeur): 40.64891, -89.60948

Pekin Riverfront: ​40.57161, -89.65345 (downriver/southern trail terminus)

A sign marks each stop on Greater Peoria Canoe & Kayak Trail.