Blackhawk Waterways in NW Illinois
Biking & Hiking (20 listings)
Big Bend State Fish & Wildlife Area
Whiteside county
Located in Whiteside County, 4 miles west of Prophetstown, Big Bend contains 1,188 acres. It's open for hunting, hiking, and limited fishing.
Byron Recreational Path
Ogle county
Biking, running and walking path. Starts at Byron Forest Preserve, then crosses the Rock River, terminating 1/2-mile north of Byron High School.
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Four Sisters Bike Path
Ogle county
Four-mile bike path around the north side of Rochelle. Open year-round. This path takes you along the beautiful Kyte River, while visiting Atwood Park and the Veterans Memorial.
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Franklin Creek State Natural Area
Lee county
This 664-acre nature preserve and park offers a variety of recreational opportunities: hiking (4.5 miles of trails), equestrian area that includes an outdoor show area, snowmobile and cross-country skiing trails, fishing, hunting, picnic shelters, areas and the Franklin Creek Grist Mill.
Great River Trail
Whiteside county
From the Indian Burial Mounds at Albany to the Thomson Causeway Recreation and Campground area at Thomson, enjoy 20-plus miles of dedicated and shared-use biking or hiking trail. Includes a six-mile loop around and through the City of Fulton, with an overview of the Mississippi River and Fulton's Dutch Windmill.…
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Green River State Wildlife Area
Lee county
2563 acres, rest rooms, parking, dump station, camping, hiking, horse trails, hunting.
Hennepin Feeder Canal Parkway
Whiteside county
The Hennepin Canal Parkway Feeder covers 5,400 acres and extends from Rock Falls to Sheffield IL. The Hennepin Canal Feeder opens the door to the parkway with miles of bike and hiking paths, canoeing, fishing and historical sites along the way. Enjoy biking, hiking, fishing, boating & canoeing.
Jarrett Prairie Center
Ogle county
This free educational center is located on one of the highest points in Ogle County overlooking hundreds of acres of prairie and woodlands. Interpretive displays in the museum help visitors enjoy, appreciate and interact with nature through educational programs, hiking, and tours.
Lincoln Memorial/Presidents Park
Lee county
Lincoln statue; historic log cabin; riverwalk along Rock River.
Lowden-Miller State Forest
Ogle county
2225-acre state forest with miles of scenic marked trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, cross-county skiing. Hunting.
Lowell Park Nature Center
Lee county
240 acres, Nature Center, rest rooms, parking, boat launches and Rock River access, fishing, hiking, nature preserve, cross country skiing, shelters, grills, playground equipment, and more. Ronald Reagan saved 77 lives here as a lifeguard during his boyhood years.
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Lakes & Rivers
, Community Parks, Biking & Hiking, History and Heritage, Marinas / Boat Ramps
Mead's Bike Shop
Whiteside county
Mead's Bike Shop is the largest premier retail bike store in the area; we have three full time and two part time employees. We offer the full line of Trek Bikes which include Comfort, Hybrid, Mountain, Road and BMX bikes. We also have children's bikes and a trade up program where you can get up to 50% towards the purchase of your child's next bike. We assist all levels of riders from recreational to the triathlete. We have a large selection of bike accessories and we are an authorized Oakley Dealer and carry a full line of sunglasses and apparel. Our trained mechanics are available to service and repair all brands of bikes. This spring we will be adding a bike rental program to our services. Our local Tempo Velo Bike Club has over 100 members and various rides of all abilities. We have three weekly rides available and special event rides throughout the year. The bike club is a great way to connect with other riders. For more information visit us online at meadsbikeshop.com or like us on Facebook.
Mississippi Palisades State Park
Carroll county
2500 acres. Fantastic scenery and vistas, restrooms, parking, dump station, boat launches, camping, canoe access, fishing, hiking, hunting, nature preserves, cross-country skiing, and more.
Morrison Rockwood State Park and Marina
Whiteside county
Variety of outdoor sports available. Hiking & biking trails, boating, fishing, camping. Go to website for full details.
Morrison-Rockwood State Park
Whiteside county
Camping at Morrison-Rockwood State Park is sure to delight all who love the out-of-doors. Ninety-two camping sites are available in heavily wooded areas of the park. Each site has electricity, grill and a table. A shower building with flush toilets is available from May 1 through October 31. A trailer…
Nachusa Grasslands
Lee county
Open to the public for hiking, bird watching and other activities that do not harm the natural landscape, the 1500-acre Nachusa Grasslands preservation is a mosaic of community types that includes dry gravel hill prairie, black oak and bur oak savanna, calcareous fen and seeps and sedge meadows. Owned and…
Oregon Community Bike Trail
Ogle county
A cooperative effort between the Oregon Park District and the city of Oregon has resulted in identifying a seven mile community bike trail. The trail utilizes paths through Oregon Park West and Fairgrounds Park as well as shared roadways to travel throughout our community. While enjoying your ride, you will…
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Skare Park
Ogle county
This 320-acre park includes horse trails, hiking/biking trails, ball fields, grilling/picnic areas, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, shelters, and more. Also includes Historic Skare Homestead Museum.
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge/Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center
Carroll county
55,000 total acres: fishing, canoeing, hiking, biking, boat launches and wildlife/bird observation area. Don't miss the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center which is open year round: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday (May through September), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Federal holidays.
White Pines Forest State Park
Ogle county
This 385-acre state park includes scenic Pines Creek, fishing, towering White Pines, concessions, hiking, picnic areas, shelters, camping & White Pines Inn offering great food - see www.whitepinesinn.com for details.
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