Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail, Illinois, United States
4.0 (42 reviews) Spent Ranking #3 in LaSalle Hiking Trails
Epic Adventure
As part of our bike trip crossing Illinois from the Indiana border to the Mississippi River, we rode our bikes on the I&M trail from Joliet to LaSalle. It was great....picturesque, historic, and mostly well maintained. There are many access points along the way with parking, some with water fountains, some with bathroom facilities. I've been on the trail several times since and have always enjoyed the experiences. It's quiet and relatively safe, though I'd suggest travelling in a group just because it can be lonely. We should be proud this trail is available to us.
Address
IL 351 and I&M Canal, LaSalle, IL 60450
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 5:18
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4.0 based on (42 reviews)
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4Jeanne M 5:00 PM Jun 11, 2017
Epic Adventure
As part of our bike trip crossing Illinois from the Indiana border to the Mississippi River, we rode our bikes on the I&M trail from Joliet to LaSalle. It was great....picturesque, historic, and mostly well maintained. There are many access points along the way with parking, some with water fountains, some with bathroom facilities. I've been on the trail several times since and have always enjoyed the experiences. It's quiet and relatively safe, though I'd suggest travelling in a group just because it can be lonely. We should be proud this trail is available to us.
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4JCOhio31 5:00 PM Sep 25, 2012
Enjoyable, scenic and uncrowded bike trail
In late September 2012 my brother and I rode the I&M Canal Trail between Ottawa and Rock Run. While the entire trail weas enjoyable, the portion between Channahon and Morris was the most scenic. West of Morris the canal is not watered, and in fact portions of the trail are in the canal bed. From Morris east the canal is watered, and the trail is near the Illinois River, making for a much more scenic ride.The trail is in great shape, with the exception of a 5-mile stretch between Marseilles and Ottawa which had numerous rough patches. There are a number of interesting and historic canal features such as locks and lockhouses, water control structures, aqueducts over the Aux Sable River and Fox River, and more. Overall, a very nice ride.
