Rocky Glen Park (Peoria)

Peoria County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
Parking Area: 40.6943688, -89.6517784

525 N Kickapoo Creek Road
Peoria, IL 61604

Activities:
Trails (Hiking)
NOTE:  Free guided tours may be arranged
through Rocky Glen Steward, David Pittman at
309-573-2354 OR dvdgpittman@gmail.com .

Season/Hours: sunrise to sunset

Dog Friendly: yes (leashed)

Map(s) On Site and/or Online:
Online:  http://www.peoriaparks-planning.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/RockyGlenTrailMap.pdf
On site: map posted at parking lot kiosk

Parking: small parking lot

Amenities: periodic benches along trail

Restrooms: no

Trail Info Websites/Apps: All Trails

Cost: free admission

Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  mining; geological, historical; birding hotspot

Terrain/Views/Access:  forest, hills, stream view, stream access (not navigable)

General Description: 126-acre park on edge of town; eighth stop on Kickapoo Creek Watershed Geoheritage Trail

OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: The hills are steep and getting to the box canyon requires some creek crossing. The rock formations are similar to those at Starved Rock State Park. Go prepared and you'll be glad you added yourself to the generations who have enjoyed this local treasure.

Parking Access on Kickapoo Creek Road:

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Rocky Glen Trail Map (PDF)

More Information:
https://friendsofrockyglen.org/

http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2021/07/29/kickapoo-creek-watershed-the-untold-story/

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L6760731?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec

https://www.peoriamagazine.com/archive/as_article/land-time-remembered/

https://www.pjstar.com/story/lifestyle/2010/08/16/heartland-forgotten-property-called-rocky/42352576007/

https://friendsofrockyglen.org/history/labor/

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1AEu5qpgGQ_3f3YKRrNRnW4mWQCIwEGzL&ll=40.69021880248884%2C-89.64914402162762&z=16

http://www.peoriapubliclibrary.org/the-wonders-of-rocky-glen

Managed by:
Peoria Park District
1125 W Lake Ave Peoria, IL 61614
309-682-1200 OR 309-682-6684