Trail Location and Access

The Rock Run Greenway Trail travels 9.93 miles from Crest Hill south through Joliet.

The trail may be accessed from the following locations:

• Theodore Marsh (Gaylord Road, Crest Hill)
• Rock Run Preserve - Paul V. Nichols Access (Essington Road, Joliet)
• Rock Run Preserve - Black Road Access (Black Road, Joliet)
• Colvin Grove Preserve/Joliet Junior College South Lot (Houbolt Road, Joliet)
• Lower Rock Run Preserve - I&M Canal Access (Empress Drive, Joliet)

Trail Experience and Activities

The Rock Run Greenway Trail is a flat, paved linear trail and travels 9.93 miles through the forest, prairie, and wetland of Rock Run Preserve. It is ideal for the following activities:

• Biking
• Hiking/Running
• In-Line Skating
• Cross-Country Skiing
• Snowshoeing

Trail Connections

DuPage River Trail: Street routes in Joliet and Shorewood connect the Rock Run Greenway Trail to the 1.78-mile, linear paved DuPage River Trail at Hammel Woods.

Joliet Junction Trail: The north end of the Rock Run Greenway Trail connects to the 4.36-mile, linear paved Joliet Junction Trail at Theodore Marsh.

I&M Canal State Trail: Street routes in Joliet connect the south end of the Rock Run Greenway Trail to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' crushed limestone I&M Canal State Trail.

Together, the Rock Run Greenway Trail, Joliet Junction Trail, and I&M Canal State Trail provide a 16-mile loop trail. Download a map of the Rock Run Greenway Trail-Joliet Junction Trail loop.

Download a map of Joliet area bike trail connections.

Programs and Events

The Rock Run Greenway Trail provides a portion of the route for the annual "Ride the Rock" family bike ride and festival at Lower Rock Run Preserve - I&M Canal Access in May. View upcoming programs and events.

Photograph Courtesy of Ron Molk