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 Green Valley Camp Trailhead: 40.80045, -89.58582 Detweiller Park Trailhead: 40.79333, -89.58504 |
Camp Wokanda (northern trail terminus)
Robinson Park at Mossville Road (mid trail access) Green Valley Camp (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 (hiking) 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 Green Valley Camp 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, Green Valley Camp, Detweiller Park) Amenities: shelters and and picnic tables in 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 Scientific Significance: unknown Terrain/Views/Access: forest, hills, river view General Description: 6.9-mile (one-way) trail through four parks, follows river bluff OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: With steep hills, flat sections, mature trees, bridges, creeks and even a tunnel, this is one of our favorite hikes. The views (especially in the Fall) are beautiful. There are four access areas so it is possible to thru hike or section hike. |
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:
http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2020/02/26/nature-rambles-hill-prairies/ https://www.pjstar.com/story/lifestyle/things-to-do/2021/10/04/best-places-to-see-fall-colors-in-illinois/8282005002/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Lcvt5Eozog https://peoriahiker.com/detweiller-to-robinson-on-il-river-bluff/ Managed by:
Peoria Park District 1125 W Lake Ave Peoria, IL 61614 (309) 682-1200 OR (309) 682-6684 |
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