The Grand Illinois Trail stretches across the northern part of Illinois from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River to riding along the Wisconsin border – over 500 miles of scenic landscape & historic markers.
The trail came to life in 1995 as the idea of linking the many trails in Illinois into one ride across Northern Illinois. Think about it…heading off on a wonderful adventure to see a portion of the state in a whole new way!
You can ride your bike from the Quad Cities to Chicago!
A few of us have decided that 2009 will be the year we become trail blazers! Trail Blazers are those who ride the complete 500+ mile loop in one year or less. You need to keep a journal and take some photos & once you’re done you get the T-Shirt and a certificate.
You can download the registration form and find out more information by visiting the following sites:
- Illinois DNR information on the Grand Illinois Trail
- GITAP - League of Illinois Bicyclists
- Grand Illinois Trail Blazer Registration Form
- A Rider’s Guide to the Grand Illinois Trail
- Openland’s Guide to GIT