SUMMER 2023 PARKING AND TRAILS NOTICE
Parking update: Parking for Rock River visitors is currently very limited. As of late July, road construction on Route 30 has reached the Rock River parking areas and Depot Road. Areas where parking is unavailable may change from day to day, but will generally be more limited on weekdays. To avoid a citation and to keep road crews safe, please do not park in active work zones or anywhere that "no parking" signs are posted.
The public trail into Rock River Preserve was severely impacted by flooding in July and we are working with our volunteers on new routing and repairs for safety. Until further notice, the trail is only passable for experienced hikers who are familiar with the terrain. Please have proper footwear, keep your hands free (i.e., no coolers/chairs) to help navigate the steep rocks, and always choose the lower routes closer to the river. If you are new to the river: please seek an experienced hiker to guide you. Go slow, go together. The 'hug me' rock is more precarious on the return trip. Please be alert enough to get out safely and plan accordingly.
In summary: With parking at the River currently limited and trails remaining in precarious condition, we don't recommend visiting during weekdays, nor if navigating the trails may pose a challenge. As ever, accessing the property is at your own risk and extraordinary caution should be taken. The board of Rock River Preservation continues to work with our volunteers on restoring the access trail to a safer condition, and we are in regular contact with the contractor working on the Route 30 repaving project to minimize parking disruptions. Please email us to sign up for our newsletter for further updates.
The public trail into Rock River Preserve was severely impacted by flooding in July and we are working with our volunteers on new routing and repairs for safety. Until further notice, the trail is only passable for experienced hikers who are familiar with the terrain. Please have proper footwear, keep your hands free (i.e., no coolers/chairs) to help navigate the steep rocks, and always choose the lower routes closer to the river. If you are new to the river: please seek an experienced hiker to guide you. Go slow, go together. The 'hug me' rock is more precarious on the return trip. Please be alert enough to get out safely and plan accordingly.
In summary: With parking at the River currently limited and trails remaining in precarious condition, we don't recommend visiting during weekdays, nor if navigating the trails may pose a challenge. As ever, accessing the property is at your own risk and extraordinary caution should be taken. The board of Rock River Preservation continues to work with our volunteers on restoring the access trail to a safer condition, and we are in regular contact with the contractor working on the Route 30 repaving project to minimize parking disruptions. Please email us to sign up for our newsletter for further updates.
