Seasonal Description - Winter:
Located in southwest Cook County, this paved, nine-mile trail near Willow Springs meanders through woods and along the Sanitary and Ship Canal. No longer in use, this historic waterway once provided access to commerce on the East Coast. Now it is a shady-and easy-ride for beginners. Parking available in the Forest Preserve District parking lot below Willow Springs Road.
Seasonal Description - Spring:
Located in southwest Cook County, this paved, nine-mile trail near Willow Springs travels through woods and along the Sanitary and Ship Canal and what's left of the I & M Canal. No longer in use, this historic waterway once provided access to commerce on the East Coast. Now it is a shady and easy ride for beginners. Parking available in the Forest Preserves parking lot below Willow Springs Road. Helmets required for all bicycle riders 14 and younger.
Seasonal Description - Summer:
Located in southwest Cook County, this paved, nine-mile trail near Willow Springs travels through woods and along the Sanitary and Ship Canal and what's left of the I & M Canal. No longer in use, this historic waterway once provided access to commerce on the East Coast. Now it is a shady and easy ride for beginners. Parking available in the Forest Preserves parking lot below Willow Springs Road. Helmets required for all bicycle riders 14 and younger.
Seasonal Description - Fall:
Located in southwest Cook County, this paved, nine-mile trail near Willow Springs meanders through woods and along the Sanitary and Ship Canal. No longer in use, this historic waterway once provided access to commerce on the East Coast. Now it is a shady-and easy-ride for beginners. Parking available in the Forest Preserve District parking lot below Willow Springs Road.
Days/Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Admission: Free
