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Connecting Illinois' Great Trails

Uniting the
Hennepin + I&M Canals:

OUR PROJECT

Connect the Hennepin and the Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trails

The Canal Trail Connector unites Illinois’ two canal recreational trails. Bridging together our two beloved state canal trails, this short but critical, missing link creates the major Illinois trail crossing.

16

miles of trail

8

million people within reach

32

Years of Effort

A Timeline of Progress

From Concept to Reality

Canal Connector Trail Advocates

Collaborating for a
Connected Trail Network

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