Celebrate Trails Day: I&M Canal Trail Ride
Event information
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 16 or older. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Contact: 815-727-8700
Location: Lake Chaminwood Preserve
Photo by Chad Merda
Event details
Get outside with us to experience, share and celebrate the joy and impact of trails! Hosted annually in April, Celebrate Trails Day is an initiative of the Rails to Trails Conservancy to encourage people across the country to enjoy our nation’s – and for us, Will County’s – exceptional trails and trail systems. This year we’re showcasing the new connection from Lake Chaminwood Preserve to the I&M Canal State Trail and riding along the historic canal to the campground at McKinley Woods — Frederick’s Grove near the county’s western edge.
Volunteer support makes programs like these possible. If you are interested in volunteering for biking programs, please email [email protected] for more information.
Event requirements
Registration required by Wednesday, April 23: 815-727-8700.
Experienced riders only please. A bicycle and helmet are required for each participant. The ride is 14 miles roundtrip.
Lake Chaminwood is an accessible preserve. The McKinley Woods campground has uneven surfaces and natural terrain. Trails are paved or crushed limestone. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.