Map of the Wauponsee Glacial Trail
Wauponsee Glacial Trail
Wauponsee Glacial Trail
LENGTH:
22.3 miles
SURFACE:
paved / unpaved
COMMUNITIES:
Joliet, Preston Heights, Manhattan, Symerton, Bailou, Custer Park
HIGHLIGHTS:
rail trail, Sugar Creek Preserve, farmland, small communities, bridge over the Kankakee River
NEARBY TRAILS:
I & M Canal Trail
Rock Run Greenway Trail
Old Plank Road Trail
RELATED LINKS:
The Wauponsee Glacial Trail is a 22.3-mile long paved and unpaved pathway located near Joliet in Northeasten Illinois. The trail has a surface of compacted crushed limestone.The trail passes through wide open farmland and crosses a number of creeks and rivers. The route of the trail follows an abandoned railroad right-of-way and travels through the communities of Preston Heights and Manhattan.
Conditions
The northern 2.8 miles of the Wauponsee Glacial Trail is paved and the southern portion has a surface of crushed limestone. the trail is open for bike riding, walking, running and horseback riding. Much of the trail is very rural with few road crossings.
Communities
The Wauponsee Glacial Trail goes past the following communities: Joliet, Preston Heights, Manhattan, Symerton, Bailou and Custer Park
Points of Interest
The Wauponsee Glacial Trail goes past the following points of interest:
| Sugar Creek Preserve |
| Manhattan Jr. High School |
| Wilson Creek Elementary School |
| St. Jospeph's School |
| Manhattan CTA Station |
| Rivals Lookout Park |
| Bridge over the Kankakee River |
Nearby Trails
The Joliet area also has a number of other recreational trails that span out from the city center, including the Illinois and Michigan Canal Trail, the Rock Run Greenway Trail and the Old Plank Road Trail.
End Points
The north end of the Wauponsee Glacial Trail is located at Rowell Avenue just south of Interstate 80 on the east side of Joliet.
The south end of the Wauponsee Glacial Trail is located in the small community of Custer Park on the west side of the Kankakee River.
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the Wauponsee Glacial Trail, Illinois.
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