Rock Island Trail State Park
The Rock Island Trail State Park is a 26-mile rail trail with several points of interest dotted along the way.
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Rock Island Trail State Park Details
The Rock Island Trail State Park is a 26-mile rail trail with several points of interest dotted along the way. Visitors can experience a wooded oasis through a pedestrian tunnel under Illinois Route 6, at the Kickapoo Creek Recreation Area with camping areas, by walking across bridges, gazing at a tallgrass prairies remnant. Travel snowmobiling trails in the winter cross country ski in the woods, camp and bike in the warmer months, or pack a basket for a picnic.
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