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Kishwaukee Gorge North Forest Preserve
4643 Blackhawk Rd, Rockford, IL 61109, United States
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Kr
Review №1

Sitting on the rocky beach by the river is one of my favorite spots. This is a beautiful location and I strongly recommend it.

Ga
Review №2

I went there to bird watch and wasnt let down. Its a great simple loop with a path down to the river. Be warned though that the path down is very challenging especially when coming back up

Ho
Review №3

Great hike ... quiet

Ri
Review №4

Great hidden gorge not far from the parking lot. A hidden treasure.

hi
Review №5

Great place. Take the trail to the right of the parking lot to see the bluff and waterfall.

Ti
Review №6

Lovely place for a walk or hike the gorge.

Jo
Review №7

Very picturesque and mostly well maintained

Ad
Review №8

This place is gorgeous!!! Difficult walk down the gorge itself, but worthwhile!

Mi
Review №9

The park is not very large but it does have some great views of the gorge and the bridge that spans the river here rises several hundred feet from the valley floor and is unique in the area.

Er
Review №10

Fantastic park with a great hiking trail taking you down into the gorge where it meets the river. The trail is well maintained and the gorge is quite a sight, especially for being 15 minutes from downtown Rockford!

Ma
Review №11

Canoeing was nice down the kishwaukee river .

Gr
Review №12

Always a nice close place for some nice scenery

Ke
Review №13

Wouldnt want to visit in the summer. Fall, Winter and early Spring is perfect because NO MOSQUITOES!!! It was a beautiful winter hike, wore my dogs out.

No
Review №14

Gorgeous area to hike. Have trails for people who like to climb and be adventurous while also having a path for leisurely walking. Great way to get in touch with nature in the Rockford area.

Ch
Review №15

It was a great place for a hike.

Ke
Review №16

Its a cool place to check out and wander a bit. Usually pretty quiet and sometimes small waterfalls during rainy times. Worth checking out.

cu
Review №17

Very pretty, bring your walking shoes and enjoy the peace.

st
Review №18

Fantastic place to go for a walk or hangout outdoors.

Th
Review №19

In rainy seasons theres small cascading waterfalls that go down the center of the gorge with long flights of stairs that go all the way down to the river great for getting your feet wet, fishing or even turtling. Very peaceful & there is a small cave or two in the sides of the bluff if you can find them

Oc
Review №20

Been coming to this park for a long time never gets old

An
Review №21

The trails were nice and clean

Ch
Review №22

Breathtaking! Gotta go see this slice of heaven.

Mi
Review №23

Not very extensive hiking trails which is what we were looking for. An okay location I suppose for a picnic in good weather

Jo
Review №24

Very beautiful

Er
Review №25

Had a fun time walking through the woods and exploring with the kids found lots of mushrooms and interesting things

Jo
Review №26

Another of the great Forest Preserves in the area. Great place to hike in the gorge or just walk the upper trails.

El
Review №27

Love the rope swing, if you know where to find it!

Sk
Review №28

Beautiful surroundings. The downward and going back up the path is little dangerous, especially for the littles and elderly.

Je
Review №29

Great bike trails

Sc
Review №30

Great hiking up and down the hills and even a few caves if your lucky enough to find them.

Wi
Review №31

One of the better parks in the Rockford area. Great place to take your dogs!

Ta
Review №32

Hidden waterfall. Great hike. Ill be back.

Ja
Review №33

Wonderful hike. The water fall is cool.

Ke
Review №34

Just gorgeous. And was a blast all around.

AN
Review №35

Good trails, beautiful park.

Cr
Review №36

Great little park to hike the trails and get out into nature.

An
Review №37

Beautiful

Da
Review №38

Great place to take a walk

Ra
Review №39

An excellent nature walk with caves and obstacles.

co
Review №40

Great to walk

Mi
Review №41

Gorgeous part of the river, quite still and quiet, senic

ry
Review №42

Small but relatively quiet

Cu
Review №43

Nice hiking trails

na
Review №44

It is very nice love hiking there

Me
Review №45

Nice place to hike

Bo
Review №46

My kids circle park

Je
Review №47

Beautiful

Sc
Review №48

Beautiful place

Tr
Review №49

The watetfall

Ch
Review №50

Really nice park

th
Review №51

Awesome

To
Review №52

Nature

Je
Review №53

Great for Short hikes

Ma
Review №54

NATURE!!

Br
Review №55

Great park

Ca
Review №56

Nice improvements!

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  • Address:4643 Blackhawk Rd, Rockford, IL 61109, United States
  • Site:http://winnebagoforest.org/preserves/kishwaukee-gorge-north/
  • Phone:+1 815-877-6100
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:7am–5pm
  • Tuesday:7am–5pm
  • Wednesday:7am–5pm
  • Thursday:7am–5pm
  • Friday:7am–5pm
  • Saturday:7am–5pm
  • Sunday:7am–5pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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