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Choose a link to view the new
trail brochure or a detailed map
of trails.
Explore the self-guided prairie and forest trails on Joliet Junior College’s Main
Campus. There are many legendary landmarks, such as the limestone wall that was
built by Confederate Civil War prisoners. Also, there are granite boulders brought
down from the north by a glacier 12,000 years ago.
Wild animals, including deer, opossums, squirrels, raccoons, snakes and skunks,
live in the preserve. Many different species of birds also live here, such as swallows,
flycatchers, bluebirds, kingfishers, and herons.
The college has 2.75 miles of paved trail and two miles of unpaved nature trails.
The paved trail is part of the Rock Run Trail and represents a cooperative agreement
between JJC and the Will County Forest Preserve District. The Rock Run Trail
connects to the 61-mile I & M Canal Trail. Cyclists,
walkers, runners, and skaters can use the paved trail. The unpaved nature trails
are foot paths only. Motor vehicles are PROHIBITED from using all of the trails.
Violators are subject to fines. Respect these valuable resources.
Students enrolled in the Fitness Center (HPR-101) can check out a pedometer
a litterbag, and walk two miles. Contact the Fitness
Center for details at (815) 280-2437 or stop in room G-1018.
The trails are open from dawn to dusk, whenever the campus is open.
Rock Run Trail (Paved) - 4.4 km (2.75 miles)
Nature Trails (Unpaved)
Forest Trail - 2.1 km (1.3 miles)
Prairie Trail - 0.8 km (0.5 miles)
Walking Difficulty: Easy
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