Des Plaines River Trail
Des Plaines River Trail
The Des Plaines River Trail in Lake County offers multiple access points along the Des Plaines River with over 30 miles of trail segments between Wadsworth Road and the Illinois-Wisconsin state line.
The trail provides canoe launch access at several locations (Wadsworth, Route 60, Oak Spring, and Independence Grove) and features amenities including parking, drinking water, restrooms, picnic areas, and fishing access at various points along the corridor.
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