A 21-mile recreation and nature trail in northeastern Illinois
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			On-line map of trail Take a tour of the trail with pictures and descriptions of sights along the trail. Click below (or on the map) to see 1 of 4 section maps: OPRT east end map OPRT west end map Connections to the west Connections to the east
			Print maps on your computer printer View a copy of the 18 by 24 inch "Map and Guide to the Old Plank Road Trail: click here to view the Adobe Acrobat version of the "Map and Guide" click here to view the JPEG version of the "Map and Guide" You can print out detailed OPRT and Hickory Creek Forest Preserve maps on your computer printer. Click here to go to the print page.
			Forest Preserve District Trail Maps OPRT paper maps are available at a number of locations Will County FPD Trail Maps On-Line Cook County FPD Trail Maps On-Line
			Trail distance chart A handy distance chart is available on-line. Click here for distance info. Parking and Trail Access There are dozens of streets and roads that cross or abut the OPRT. Many of them provide convenient access to the trail with parking. Public trail access points with lots of free parking include: The western end of the trail on Park Road in Joliet (about 1/2 mile south of U.S. 30, also know as Lincoln Highway). Hickory Creek Junction in Mokena, which is on U.S. 30, has excellent parking and recreational facilities including picnic facilities, a playground, water and bathrooms. Frankfort's Historic District & Breidert's Green on White Street provide excellent parking, water fountains, bathrooms, picnic tables, restaurants, shopping and more. The northeast corner of the Target Store parking lot, just west of Cicero Avenue and about 1/2 mile south of U.S. 30 is a popular parking and access point. A kiosk with trail information, railroad artifacts and maps is located at this point. Logan Park just east of Orchard Street in Park Forest, features a good parking lot, public washroom facilities, a picnic pavilion, And a playground.
			Trail Etiquette All users should keep to the right. Bicycles and roller-bladers must yield to pedestrians. Let other trail users know when you are passing by saying, “on your left.” All animals must be leashed and pet waste must be picked up by owner.
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