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Hennepin Canal Feeder Bike Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Running trail in Rock Falls, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Hennepin Canal Feeder Bike Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Canal-side trail featuring bike paths, hiking and fishing, plus wildlife watching.
What runners say about Hennepin Canal Feeder Bike Trail
“Beautiful outdoors recreational trail spot for fishing, nature walks or hikes up in the forest trail that is parallel to the paved trail next to canal.”
We Love it here! Have so many great photos and great fun and peaceful experiences here! Beautiful outdoors recreational trail spot for fishing, nature walks or hikes up in the forest trail that is parallel to the paved trail next to canal. Good for jogging, dog walking and bicycling too!
We love the walk bridge over the river and the rest of the trail is a good place to jog or take the dog for a walk.
Such a beautiful place to go walk and watch the sunset!! I try to go walking once a week and love it here
My wife & I moved back to Princeton after we retired & have biked the Hennepin Canal from Bureau to east of Annawan, as well as the feeder all the way to the Rock River in Rock Falls. This feeder line was the most primitive of all the canal trails we ridden.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful outdoors recreational trail spot for fishing, nature walks or hikes up in the forest trail that is parallel to the paved trail next to canal.”
“We love the walk bridge over the river and the rest of the trail is a good place to jog or take the dog for a walk.”
Plan your run at Hennepin Canal Feeder Bike Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitednr.illinois.gov
- Phone+1 815-454-2328
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