Spring Creek Preserve
Tazewell County, Illinois
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Latitude/Longitude
Valley (Spring Creek Rd) Entrance: 40.7325540, -89.5150947 Bluff (Grosenbach Rd) Entrance: 40.7235473, -89.516961 |
Valley Entrance (approximate):
22001-22199 N Spring Creek Rd East Peoria, IL 61611 Bluff Entrance (approximate): 22222 Grosenbach Rd East Peoria, IL 61611 |
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Activities:
Trails (hiking) Other (view wildlife) Season/Hours: dawn to dusk Dog Friendly: yes (leashed) Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: https://fondulacpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Trail-Map-2024.pdf On Site: yes Parking: gravel parking lots (one in valley, one on bluff) Amenities: picnic tables at parking lot Restrooms: porta-potty Trail Info Websites/Apps: All Trails Cost: free admission Historical and/or Scientific Significance: iNaturalist location; birding hotspot Terrain/Views/Access: forest, hills, prairie, open grass space stream view & access General Description: 5+ miles of trails on 262-acre preserve OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: This is a wonderful place to hike with hills, flat, timber, prairie and a stream crossing. |
Valley Entrance (from Spring Creek Road):
Bluff Entrance (from Grosenbach Road):
Trail/Preserve Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Spring Creek Preserve Trail Map 2024 (PDF) Spring Creek Preserve Overview (PDF) Spring Creek Preserve Plant List (PDF) More Information:
https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2022/01/06/pedestrians-in-peoria-walking-hiking-trails-facebook-groups/9077364002/ https://ebird.org/hotspot/L4566109?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec https://www.pjstar.com/story/lifestyle/things-to-do/2021/10/04/best-places-to-see-fall-colors-in-illinois/8282005002/ https://www.fondulacpark.com/about-us/spring-creek-preserve/ Managed by:
Fondulac Park District 201 Veterans Dr, East Peoria, IL 61611 309-699-3923 [email protected] |
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Spring Creek Road Parking Area (Valley Entrance)
Grosenbach Road Parking Area (Bluff Entrance)
