Rocky Glen Park
Peoria County, Illinois
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525 N Kickapoo Creek Road
Peoria, IL 61604 |
Official Website
https://peoriaparks.org/trails/
https://peoriaparks.org/trails/
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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 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://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 http://friendsofrockyglen.org/about Managed by:
Peoria Park District 1125 W Lake Ave Peoria, IL 61614 309-682-1200 OR 309-682-6684 |
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