Lincoln Heritage Water Trail
(formerly known as the Lincoln Heritage Canoe Trail)

Macon, Sangamon & Menard Counties, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
​Limited access points; see website
Gudgel Road Bridge:  39.9465567, -89.7665524

Access locations limited
​see​ website map

Official Website
https://menardcountytrailsandgreenways.org/way-to-go/sangamon-river/
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Activities: 
Water (paddle, fish)
CAUTION:  There are a number of unsafe low-head dams.  Check with authorities before paddling.
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Season/Hours:  vary by location
 
Dog Friendly:  unknown
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  http://sangamonriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/LHWT-map.pdf​
On Site:   no
 
Parking:  unknown
 
Amenities:  unknown
   
Restrooms:  unknown
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  All Trails
 
Cost:  free             
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  historical
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  river views & access
 
General Description:  historic water trail

OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  ​ 
CAUTION:  There are a number of unsafe low-head dams.  Check with authorities before paddling.
Subject to flooding. Know before you go.  Check Sangamon River levels here.

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
​Lincoln Heritage Water Trail (PDF)
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More Information:
https://paddling.com/paddle/trips/sangamon-river-illinois

https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/environment/2011/08/27/advocates-say-cleaner-sangamon-river/41731253007/

​​https://www.illinoistimes.com/springfield/paddling-the-sangamon-river-water-trail/Content?oid=11450900

https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2008/09/19/building-appreciation-for-sangamon-river/45928657007/

https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/items/14457  OR  http://sangamonriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/lowersangamon.pdf
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https://menardcountytrailsandgreenways.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/LHWT-article-1965.pdf

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/illinois/sangamon-river-paddle-route

https://mahometdaily.com/new-kayak-canoe-launch-site-at-mahomets-sangamon-river-greenway/
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https://www.ifishillinois.org/profiles/Sangamon.php

https://www.bivy.com/adventures/us/illinois/sangamon-river---riverside-park-to-irwin-bridge-5198482386190336
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Managed by:
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