Blodgett Marsh Trail
Blodgett Marsh Trail is a 4.5 mile mowed grass trail, looping through the Blodgett Marsh restoration project.
Hikers will walk through fields of grasses, both native and non-native, crossing over two creeks on their journey, first Prairie Creek and then Grant Creek. At both creek sites there are opportunities to see wading birds, fish, turtles and snakes. At the northern loop of the trail visitors will see a variety of upland and wetland plants and grasses. Plant species you will see could change year to year due to restoration efforts at the site.
During wet conditions the northern section of the trail may not be accessible and very tough to get through.
Current Conditions
04/07/2023:
The bridge over Prairie Creek on the Blodgett Marsh Trail is currently closed due to damage creating hazardous conditions. Access to the Blodgett Marsh Trail via this entrance is closed until repairs can be made.
You can access the Blodgett Marsh Trail by continuing north from this point down the service road 2100 for 1.8 miles until you reach service road 2105 running east/west. Turn left (west) at that point and continue down that service road for 0.2 miles until you intersect the trail. There will be signage on the Blodgett Marsh Trail at the intersect.
For more information, contact the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Visitor Center at 815-423-6370.
The bridge over Prairie Creek on the Blodgett Marsh Trail is currently closed due to damage creating hazardous conditions. Access to the Blodgett Marsh Trail via this entrance is closed until repairs can be made.
You can access the Blodgett Marsh Trail by continuing north from this point down the service road 2100 for 1.8 miles until you reach service road 2105 running east/west. Turn left (west) at that point and continue down that service road for 0.2 miles until you intersect the trail. There will be signage on the Blodgett Marsh Trail at the intersect.
For more information, contact the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Visitor Center at 815-423-6370.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
0915004
Trail Type
Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.
General Information
January 1 - December 31
Getting There
Directions
From the Welcome Center
- Turn left/south onto Route 53
- Travel south for 1 mile to River Road.
- Turn right/west onto River Road.
- Travel west on River Road for 2.2 miles.
- Turn right/north onto Boathouse Road.
- Follow the gravel driveway to the 2nd parking lot at the end of the gated road.
From I-55
- Take Exit 241 for North River Road
- Turn left/east North River Road.
- Travel 0.50 miles on North River Road
- Turn left onto Boathouse Road.
- Follow the gravel driveway to the 2nd parking lot at the end of the gated road.
