The River Road Trailhead provides direct access to several trails and areas:
· Prairie Creek Woods Trail
· Buttonbush Pond
· River Road Seedbeds
· South Patrol Road Prairie Restoration
To To access the trails from the River Road Trailhead, visitors must first exit the deer fence that surrounds the parking area and seed beds. A pedestrian gate is provided at the north end of the parking lot.
When leaving from the Welcome Center:
· Turn left/south onto Route 53
· Travel south for 1 mile to River Road
· Turn right/west onto River Road
· Travel west on River Road for 2.2 miles
· Turn right/north onto Boathouse Road
· Follow the gravel driveway to the 2nd parking lot at the end of the gated road
If coming from I-55:
· Take Exit 241 for North River Road
· Turn left/east North River Road
· Travel 0.50 miles on North River Road
· Turn left onto Boathouse Road
· Follow the gravel driveway to the 2nd parking lot at the end of the gated road
Parking:
The River Road Trailhead provides parking for bus groups as well as individuals.
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