The 12.85 mile Jane Addams Trail in northwest Illinois, part of the Grand Illinois Trail, runs between Freeport, Illinois and the Wisonsin state line where it connects with the Badger Trail. It is bordered by the Pecatonica River, Richland Creek and Cedar Creek and travels past natural wetlands, old oak woods, grassland prairies, exposed rock embankments, and the small communities of Oneco, Orangeville, Buena Vists, Red Oak, Cedarville, Scioto Mills to the Wes Block Access near Freeport.
Milage
State line to Orangeville - Richland Creek Trailhead: 2.5 miles
Orangeville to Buena Vista: 3.5 miles
Buena Vista to Red Oak: 2.5 miles
Red Oak to Cedarville Rd: 1.25 miles
Cedarville Rd to Scioto Mills: 1.25 miles
Scioto Mills to Wes Block Access: 1.85 miles
Trail Uses
- Permitted users - hikers, bicyclists, snowmobilers, cross-country skiers, motorized wheelchairs/vehicles designed for and operated by people with disabilities
- Not permitted - horses, motorcycles, ATVs, golf carts, and motor vehicles
- Snowmobiling is allowed when there is a 4 inch bed of snow on the trail
Trail Map
Download the trail map
here
Links
Jane Addams Recreational Trail web site.
Freeport/Stephenson County Convention & VIsitors Bureau