Trail Distance: 2.5 miles
Trail Surface: Asphalt & Gravel
Type of Use: Fat Tire
Towns: Joliet, Lockport
County: Will
Intensity of Use: Unknown
Setting: Open spaces, wooded, hills
Connecting Trails: I & M Canal, Dellwood Park
Directions for parking: Parking is available from many points in Lockportall accessible from State Street.
Trail Map:
Rider's Comments: You can access this 2.5-mile path near Lockport'sPioneer Settlement. Going south, the path runs along the canal and leads to Lock #1 nearDivision Street. This is the first of a series of 15 locks that were built on the I&MCanal and are many which can be seen on the trail.
The trail continues south of Division and left of the I&M Canal. Head south foranother mile to Dellwood Park (above) and Fraction Run Creek. Here the trail is crushedlimestone. If you are headed to Dellwood Park, walk your bike across the railroad tracksand past the narrow trail along the cliff.
A self-guided walking tour map of historic Lockport describes 32 points of interest. Formore information call the Lockport Township Park District at (815) 838-1183 or theLockport Chamber of Commerce at (815) 838-3357.
For Detailed Information Contact:
Lockport Park District
Hotelzimmer NaplesFor Calendar of Events in Surrounding Communities Contact:
Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry
