By robnamy3 in September, 2011
Even with the Asian carp fences, this is still a beautiful trail with great views! Our youngest is now on his own 2-wheeler and paved trails are so much easier to ride for beginners. This is a nice, relatively flat and straight trail that connects with the I & M canal trail, which will take you all the way to Utica and Starved Rock and beyond if you just keep pedaling... That's one long ride on crushed limestone trails, though!
By kpal72 in June, 2011
Rode this trail today with my 9 year old son, while my wife jogged her usual 5k. My son and I rode the trail from the 135th St. Bridge to the I-355 overpass Totalling six miles there and back. Perfect ride for the family, kids and adults will enjoy the paved trail, saw lots of families enjoying the warm day, even saw a few kayakers on the Desplaines River, also the trail is great for inline skaters too. Nice shaded path, only thing I would suggest is to wear a hat due to all the trees, with the ticks, (my wife had one on her shirt), but hey don't let that scare you away, just take precaution and Enjoy The Ride!!!!!
By bstelter in September, 2010
The Centennial Trail was a scenic and relaxing ride for the past few years. Great for families. One of the best trails around. Unfortunately the entire trail is closed to riding until October 29th, 2010.
Once it is reopened it will no longer be as beautiful and scenic. The trail is being enclosed by high walls to keep the asian carp from reaching the Des Plaines river. While the trail will still be available, the views of the river will be history.
By chimidman in June, 2010
As of June 15, 2010 the section of the Centennial Trail from Lemont Road to Romeo Road (135th Street about five miles), will be closed until 2011 by the Army Corps of Engineers in order to build a barrier on the Canal to stop Asian or Big Head Carp from getting into Lake Michigan. The parking lot at 135th (Romeo Road) will also be closed.
Darn Invasive Species
By mac_user in April, 2010
Took my kids and wife out to try this trail. Started on the North side of the trail, which has parking by the way and only made it about 2 miles south. It was nice and quiet. Only meet a couple of other people using it. Mostly adults, but did see 2 other families with kids. We'll be going back next weekend. It was perfect and easy for my kids!!!