Rocky Glen Park

Peoria County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.691274, -89.659234

525 N Kickapoo Creek Road
Peoria, IL 61604

Official Website
https://peoriaparks.org/trails/

Activities:  Trails (Hiking)
 
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 Geological Significance:  mining, geological, historical
 
Terrain/Views/Access: 
Forest, Hills, Stream View,
Stream Access (not navigable)
 
General Description:  125-acre park on edge of town
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  The trail is steep to the ridge and then down to the beautiful rock formations, which are similar to Starved Rock State Park.  From old to young, two footed or four, all of us enjoyed the hike but the creek and wet rocks were a bit of a challenge.

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

More Information:
​https://peoriamagazines.com/as/2013/jul-aug/land-time-remembered

https://www.pjstar.com/news/20181020/rocky-glen-peorias-smaller-starved-rock-opens-for-all-to-see

https://www.pjstar.com/article/20100816/NEWS/308169872

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

https://www.peoriapublicradio.org/community-calendar/event/544325#stream/0

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
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​http://friendsofrockyglen.org/about
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Managed by:
Peoria Park District
1125 W Lake Ave Peoria, IL 61614
309-682-1200  OR   309-682-6684