Joliet Junction Trail
Location
The Joliet Junction Trail travels 4.36 miles from Crest Hill south through Joliet.
Hours
Sunrise-sunset
Phone
815-727-8700
Joliet Junction Trail is a paved path that travels 4.36 miles from Crest Hill south through Joliet.
The trail may be accessed from the following locations:
- Theodore Marsh (Gaylord Road, Crest Hill)
- Joyce Road/Walmart parking lot, Joliet (View on a Google Map)
Trail experience and activities
Joliet Junction Trail is a flat, linear trail that travels through residential areas. It is ideal for the following activities:
- Biking
- Hiking/running
- In-line skating
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowshoeing
Trail connections
Rock Run Greenway Trail: The north end of Joliet Junction Trail connects to the 11.29-mile, linear paved Rock Run Greenway Trail at Theodore Marsh in Crest Hill.
I&M Canal State Trail: A short street route in Joliet connects the south end of Joliet Junction Trail to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ crushed limestone I&M Canal State Trail.
Multi-mile loop: Together, the Joliet Junction Trail, Rock Run Greenway Trail and I&M Canal State Trail provide a 16-mile mostly paved loop trail.
Trail history
Joliet Junction Trail was acquired between 2000 and 2002. Prior to the District’s acquisition of the land, it was an abandoned railroad.
Frequently asked questions
Electric-assist bicycles are allowed within the preserves as long as they meet certain requirements. The bikes must:
- Be low speed (an electric motor of less than 750 watts).
- Have a maximum speed of less than 20 miles per hour.
- Have functional pedals.
- Have a rider who is 16 years of age or older.
Per the District's General Use Ordinance, persons riding a bicycle must conform to federal and state bicycle laws.
Call 911 in an emergency. Non-emergency safety concerns should be directed to the Laraway Communications Center dispatch at 815-727-6191 (option 9) to have a Forest Preserve District officer dispatched. Non-emergency and past concerns can also be reported to the District's police department by calling 815-727-8700 or through the online form.