In the Spotlight - Kickapoo Rail Trail
The Kickapoo Rail Trail makes it way onto the list of gems hidden in plain sight in the greater Champaign County area.
The Kickapoo Rail Trail is a 24.5-mile trail that follows the former CSX railroad from East Urbana to Kickapoo State Park outside of Danville. Passing through rural communities of Mayview, St. Joseph, Ogden, Fithian, and Oakwood, the Kickapoo Rail Trail has a rich cultural history in the communities it touches. There's a depth of history dating back over 150 years to the Native American and non-native immigrants that looked to make a home in the area. You don't have to be a history fanatic to enjoy the connection you gain from this piece of living history. Reach deeper into the past first hand by biking the 6.7 mile trail from Urbana Walmart to St. Joseph at the Champaign County Forest Preserve's upcoming event History Along the Trail.