Illinois River Bluff Trail
Peoria County, Illinois
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Latitude/Longitude
Camp Wokanda Trailhead 40.83593, -89.58552 Robinson Park Trailhead 40.82389, -89.59414 Detweiller Park Trailhead 40.79333, -89.58504 |
Camp Wokanda (northern trail terminus)
Robinson Park at Mossville Road (mid trail access) Detweiller Park (southern trail terminus) Peoria, Illinois |
Official Website
http://www.peoriaparks-planning.org/trails/
http://www.peoriaparks-planning.org/trails/
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Activities:
Trails (foot) Other (view wildlife) Season/Hours: dawn to dusk Dog Friendly: yes (leashed) Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online, Entire Trail: https://peoriaparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IRBToverall.pdf Online North section (Camp Wokanda thru Robinson Park North): https://peoriaparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Illinois-River-Bluff-Trail-phase-1-1.pdf Online Mid-section (Robinson Park North through Robinson Park South (Route 6): https://peoriaparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IRBT-Phase2.pdf Online South section (Robinson Park South (Route 6) through Peoria Salvation Army Woods to Detweiller Park): http://www.peoriaparks-planning.org/maps/IRBT%20Phase3.pdf On Site: some small maps are located on posts along the trail Parking: parking lot at each trailhead (Camp Wokanda, Robinson Park, Detweiller Park) Amenities: shelters and and picnic tables in the parks along the way Restrooms: none on trail, some parks along way have seasonal restrooms Trail Info Websites/Apps: All Trails Cost: free admission Historical and/or Geological Significance: none known Terrain/Views/Access: forest, hills, river view General Description: 6.9-mile (one-way) trail through multiple parks, follows river bluff OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: With steep hills, flat sections, mature trees and creeks, this is one of our favorite hikes. The views (especially in the Fall) are beautiful. There are three access areas so it is possible to do one of the sections for an out-and-back hike. Following a hike, we frequently head to the River Beach Pub for a bite to eat and a more up close view of the Illinois River. |
Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Illinois River Bluff Trail (entire trail, PDF) Illinois River Bluff Trail (north section, Camp Wokanda thru north Robinson Park, PDF) Illinois River Bluff Trail (mid section, north Robinson Park thru south Robinson Park, PDF) Illinois River Bluff Trail (south section, south Robinson Park thru Detweiller Park, PDF) More Information:
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20200511/outside-more-but-tired-of-same-trails-here-are-5-to-try-around-peoria https://www.protectedplanet.net/peoria-salvation-army-woods-state-natural-area Managed by:
Peoria Park District 1125 W Lake Ave Peoria, IL 61614 (309) 682-1200 OR (309) 682-6684 |