Mary Jane Thurston Mountain Bike Route

Description:

• Pleasant sites at reasonable prices make Kankakee River State Park a great place to pitch camp. More than 150 sites are offered at Chippewa Campground, which has Class B electric and C facilities. Throughout the rest of this scenic recreation area, one can find hunting, fishing, and canoeing, and visitors will enjoy the park's numerous picnic areas for a light lunch or a large get-together. The park's trail system stretches for miles along both sides of the river. Hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails are on the river's north side, while horse and snowmobile trails can be found on the south. A 3-mile route along Rock Creek lets hikers take in the beauty of limestone canyons and a frothy waterfall. A bicycle trail begins at Davis Creek Area and travels 10.5 miles of trails in the form of a linear trail along the river and a loop in the west end of the park. Guided horse rides, pony rides and cookouts all can be arranged at the park's riding stables on Deselm Road, 0.75 mile north of Route 102.