Kickapoo Creek Watershed Geoheritage Trail
(unofficial)
Peoria County, Illinois
The entirety of the Kickapoo Creek Watershed is in Peoria county. Indeed, about 80% of Peoria County is in the Kickapoo Creek Watershed. Its geology is fascinating and yet little is commonly known about this creek that has shaped life in Peoria county and beyond. While there is not yet an official Kickapoo Creek Watershed Geoheritage Trail, there are several public access areas where it is possible to explore this Central Illinois gem. You'll find them below.
Upstream ---> Downstream
1. Central Park
Corner of North 1st St & East Ash St, Dunlap, IL 61525
Latitude/Longitude: 40.8602356, -89.674575
2. Kickapoo Creek Recreation Area
Trail access at Fox Rd, Dunlap, IL 61525
Latitude/Longitude: 40.827967, -89.656674
3. Leslie Rutherford Park
7263 W Dickison Cemetery Rd, Dunlap, IL 61525
Latitude/Longitude: 40.830969, -89.694344
4. Jubilee College State Park
13921 West Route 150, Brimfield, IL 61517
Latitude/Longitude: 40.8213, -89.8070
5. Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 Taylor Rd, Hanna City, IL 61536
Latitude/Longitude: 40.735977, -89.747247
6. Kinsey Park
7999 W Southport Rd, Peoria, IL 61615
Latitude/Longitude: 40.743585, -89.719840
7. Vicary Bottoms Park
2260 N Kickapoo Creek Rd, Peoria, IL 61604
Latitude/Longitude: 40.710555, -89.657409
8. Rocky Glen Park
525 N Kickapoo Creek Rd, Peoria, IL 61604
Latitude/Longitude: 40.6943688, -89.6517784
9. Laura Bradley Park
1317 N Park Rd, Peoria, IL 61604
Latitude/Longitude: 40.703417, -89.625476
10. Clara Lauterbach Park
4460 W Smithville Rd, Bartonville, IL 61607
Latitude/Longitude: 40.6522602, -89.6631571
1. Central Park
Corner of North 1st St & East Ash St, Dunlap, IL 61525
Latitude/Longitude: 40.8602356, -89.674575
2. Kickapoo Creek Recreation Area
Trail access at Fox Rd, Dunlap, IL 61525
Latitude/Longitude: 40.827967, -89.656674
3. Leslie Rutherford Park
7263 W Dickison Cemetery Rd, Dunlap, IL 61525
Latitude/Longitude: 40.830969, -89.694344
4. Jubilee College State Park
13921 West Route 150, Brimfield, IL 61517
Latitude/Longitude: 40.8213, -89.8070
5. Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 Taylor Rd, Hanna City, IL 61536
Latitude/Longitude: 40.735977, -89.747247
6. Kinsey Park
7999 W Southport Rd, Peoria, IL 61615
Latitude/Longitude: 40.743585, -89.719840
7. Vicary Bottoms Park
2260 N Kickapoo Creek Rd, Peoria, IL 61604
Latitude/Longitude: 40.710555, -89.657409
8. Rocky Glen Park
525 N Kickapoo Creek Rd, Peoria, IL 61604
Latitude/Longitude: 40.6943688, -89.6517784
9. Laura Bradley Park
1317 N Park Rd, Peoria, IL 61604
Latitude/Longitude: 40.703417, -89.625476
10. Clara Lauterbach Park
4460 W Smithville Rd, Bartonville, IL 61607
Latitude/Longitude: 40.6522602, -89.6631571
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Activities: varies by location
Season/Hours: varies by location Dog Friendly: varies by location Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: no On Site: no Parking: parking lots Amenities: varies by location Restrooms: vary by location Trail Info Websites/Apps: no Cost: all have free admission except Wildlife Prairie Park Historical and/or Scientific Significance: historical & scientific Terrain/Views/Access: varies by location General Description: unofficial geoheritage trail of 10 stops throughout Kickapoo Creek Watershed in Peoria County OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: |
Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Kickapoo Creek Watershed Geoheritage Trail Map Draft (PDF) More Information:
http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2021/07/29/kickapoo-creek-watershed-the-untold-story/ https://www.peoriamagazine.com/archive/ibi_article/2018/kickapoo-creek-its-distant-past-and-exceptionally-bright-future/ https://www.peoriamagazine.com/archive/as_article/land-time-remembered/ https://someinterestingsites.wordpress.com/2013/11/07/rocky-glen-central-illinois-geoheritage-site/ https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2013AM/webprogram/Paper226846.html https://friendsofrockyglen.org/rocky-glen/labor/ Owned/Managed by:
Varies by Location |