Towanda Route 66 Parkway

McLean County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
North Trailhead:
40.5890290, -88.8614383
Trailhead & Parking @ Fast Stop Gas Station: 
40.5668729, -88.899833
Boyd Wesley Park Trailhead & Parking:
​40.5590167, -88.9080534
​​South Trailhead:
40.524990, -88.962701

Varies, ​Parking at

Fast Stop Gas Station
204 N Jefferson St, Towanda, IL  61776
OR
 Boyd Wesley Park 
Old U.S. Route 66, Towanda, IL  61776

Official Website:
http://route66towanda.org/

Activities: 
Trails (hiking, biking)

Season/Hours:  unknown
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  https://www.traillink.com/trail-maps/towanda-route-66-parkway/​
On Site:  unknown
 
Parking:  parking areas
 
Amenities:  vary by location
 
Restrooms:  seasonal porta-potty at Boyd Wesley Park
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  TrailLink
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Cost:  free admission                 
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  historical
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  varies
 
General Description:  small town linear park that follows historic Route 66; connects to other trail
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: 

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Towanda Route 66 Trail Map (PDF)

More Information

https://www.traillink.com/trail/towanda-route-66-parkway/#:~:text=The%20Towanda%20Route%2066%20Parkway,the%20village%20of%20Towanda%20itself.​

https://www.wglt.org/post/new-rt-66-bike-trail-stretch-dedicated#stream/0​

https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/watch-now-get-your-kicks-with-bike-ride-to-towanda/article_71ee3412-0550-5f8c-a5ef-0d9400d1924f.html​

http://www.idaillinois.org/digital/collection/tdl/id/1354​

https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/publications/Documents/00000766.pdf​

https://www.traillink.com/trail-gallery/towanda-route-66-parkway/

https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/1185/Historic-Route-66-Trail

https://rideillinois.org/maps/route-66-trail-guide/

https://www.route66news.com/2017/06/22/mclean-county-illinois-extends-route-66-bike-trail/

Managed by:
Village of Towanda
103 S Jefferson St
PO Box 213
Towanda, IL  61776
309-826-8735
 [email protected]