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Print Friendly MapNorth of the Sangamon River crossing, the Conservation District Trail closely follows Stevens Creek through a flat and dense wetlands forest on the west end of Decatur. South of the river, the trail ascends two steep grades to end at the Rock Springs Environmental Center. Along the way, it goes through deciduous woodland and passes a small lake, a pine forest, and restored native prairie.
At the north end of the trail, trail users can continue their journey on two scenic trails: the 4-mile Stevens Creek Bikeway, which heads north, or the Fairview Park Trail, which runs nearly 2 miles eastward.
The Conservation District Trail runs between W. Main St. (Decatur) and 3939 Nearing Ln. (Decatur), where parking is available.
Please see TrailLink Map for detailed directions.
The 5 trails shown on the west side of Decatur all intersect, so you can enjoy over 20 miles of continuous paved bike trail all through natural areas and parks.
The two big hills on this trail are a real challenge going up, but the downhill payback is oh, so sweet! And it's a beautiful trail, hills or no hills. The environs of this trail are all about nature conservation. It's a great trail for seeing nature--from the trail itself, to its connecting hiking trail, to the displays and activities at Rock Springs Center. This is a great trail for getting away from the noise and bustle of the city. It's really close at hand from the Fairview Park Trail hub.
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