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| Rail to Trail Project The Virgil L. Gilman Nature Trail,includes two abandoned railroad right-of-ways. Beginning at Business Rt. 30 nearMontgomery Road, the trail stretches west, a distance of approximately 11.2 miles toWaubonsee Community College. The Virgil L. Gilman Trail was constructed by the Fox ValleyPark District and the Kane County Forest Preserve District. budget hotel KatowiceThe Virgil L. Gilman Trail crossesWaubonsee Creek. Beyond the creek are wetlands, filled with small birds and waterfowl.Ducks, heron and shore birds visit the marsh on their migratory flights. Redwingblackbirds, the Downy Woodpeck, Cardinals, Bluejays can be seen along the path, as well aswildflowers and small patches of native prairie. Cottonwoods, White Poplars, Sycamores,White and Black Oak add to the sights to be seen. A truss bridge connects the two shoresof the Fox River.
Trail Distance: 11.2 milesTrail Surface: Limestone screenings Type of Use: Tour, Leisure Towns: Aurora, Sugar Grove County: Kane Intensity of Use: Unknown Setting: Wetlands, forest, urban, prairie. Connecting Trail: none Directions for parking: Parking is accessible from various points on thetrail. See the map for details. Trail Map:  Map courtesy of Kane County Forest Preserve District
Rider's Comments: We have ridden this trail often.Positives: Gets you out to open roads through congested Aurora. Mostly crushed limestone.Lots of shade in the summer. There is (can't remember the name) a Farm/Park for the familyto visit. Bliss Campground, just before Route 47, is good camping. Not so positive: Fouror five very dangerous blind spots built into the trail require you to call out,"Heads up" or Bicyclist" very loudly. Must slow to 3mph to negotiate. Alltrails...multi use paths... are not safe for any bicycling over 10-12mph. Too many peds,kids on little bikes. It is not responsible bicycling to go over 12mph on these paths onSaturday/Sunday. Freda Brown, Schaumburg Bicycle Club, Schaumburg Illinois
For Detailed Information Contact: Fox Valley Park District PO Box 818 712 South River Aurora IL 60507 630 897-0516
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