Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail Bikepacking 140 miles 4K

[@tammiegauvey8800]

Thank you for the location label, very helpful!!

[@jsan7os]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidbirch98]

Very cool video! I ride all that but most times dont allways get to starved rock. Amazing trail! I ride a heavy dual suspension enduro and only take along a filled backpack. I allways carry a good telescopic fishing rod setup. There is some amazing spots to fish! I recomend this trail for all! And the longer the trip, the better!

[@jsan7os]

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@mdebert_designs]

I'm planning a similar trip on the I&M sometime this upcoming Spring between Channahon and Peru, and your video has been very informative. Thanks for posting your trip!

[@jsan7os]

You are welcome! Have a good ride!

[@danpigman]

Great video. I have only ridden from Willow Springs to Joliet Iron Works but this makes me want to continue on until Aux Sable, at least.

[@jsan7os]

Yes! Most definitely do it. Aux Sable is a highlight on the trail. Thanks for the comment.

[@danpigman]

rode again but fell short of Aux Sable due to running out of time and had to turn around. Looking back at this video, it looks like we took the same route in Joliet only to find a bridge crossing was under construction and had to find an alternate route to pick up the trail again.

[@jsan7os]

Yup, I had to deal with that "bridge construction" too. I did Starved rock on Friday to Sunday. Did about 160 miles. @@danpigman

[@briankrzyzowski7907]

I did a similar ride 20 yrs ago and again about 10 yrs.... channahon to Peru and back.... channohon to seneca

[@knightrulz2]

How much of this ride was trails vs roadways? Very interested in doing a trip myself that includes a bit of camping also 😁

[@jsan7os]

I would say 90% Trail and 10% Roadway. There is street travel in Joliet, about 3 miles between Gaylord Donnelley trail and I&M Canal. 1 mile between trail connection in Morris. If connecting from Ottawa town to Starved Rock camping, about 6 miles on road. If connecting from North Utica to Starved Rock Camping, about 3 miles on the road. I started from Schneider's pass Romeoville and traveled about 80 miles.

[@knightrulz2]

@@jsan7os thank you so much for the response! I am considering doing this myself and am looking forward to it!