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South Riverview Loop, or out and back


Highlights:

View of Middle Fork River Valley, Illinois Scenic River
Near:Oakwood, IL
Scenery:
Distance:1.5 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:30 ft
Hike Time:1 hours
Difficulty:Easy
Trail Condition:Well maintained trail
HikeType:Loop


Summary: Easy trail along east berm of Middle Fork River. Nice river views along whole trail. Steep banks down to river, have kids and dogs in check, trail is slippery when wet. Some downed trees on trail, easy to get over. At end of trail can return on trail or walk down road that you came in on.
Trailhead: After entering park cross Middle Fork River bridge, turn right. Go approx. 3/4 mile, park at Rock Point Fish access. Trail head is opposite of parking lot. (Lat:40.07851 Lon:-87.44306)
Trail Guides for South Riverview Loop, or out and back:
Best Seasons: Year-Round
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs,
Ranger Contact: Kickapoo State Park 217-442-4915
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Karl Crapse
Trail Reviews  Submit your own review
Reviewed by MarciaH. on 10/20/2009
Nice hike, but if you go up the road, a little further north is another trail. It's the Riverview trail North. It is 2.5 miles and it's one of my favorites. There is a little bridge you cross inbetween two ponds. The view is beautiful.

Reviewed by ron on 4/24/2006
Kickapoo State Park is full of trails - this one is top tier any time of year.


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