Veterans Memorial Trail (IL)

Illinois

5 Reviews

View Trail Map
View Map
Print
Complete
Favorite
Send to App

Register for free!

Register for free with TrailLink today!

We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors
  • View over 40,000 miles of trail maps
  • Share your trail photos
  • Save your own favorite trails
  • Learn about new trails near you
  • Leave reviews for trails
  • Add new and edit existing trails

Veterans Memorial Trail (IL) Facts

States: Illinois
Counties: Will
Length: 2.7 miles
Trail end points: Centennial Trail (Romeoville) and Woodward Ave. & 101st Street
Trail surfaces: Asphalt
Trail category: Greenway/Non-RT
ID: 8404617

Veterans Memorial Trail (IL) Description

Although just shy of three miles, the Veterans Memorial Trail provides a wooded, paved trail experience for residents in the Chicago suburbs of Romeoville, Lemont, and Woodridge. Those seeking a longer walk or bike ride can easily connect to the Centennial Trail to travel 13 more miles.

Parking and Trail Access

Nearby parking can be found on the west end of the connecting Centennial Trail; follow that trail to Romeoville and park in one of the two lots available off Romeo Road.

Veterans Memorial Trail (IL) Reviews

Worth a ride

I linked with this trail via the Ii&M canal trail. It is super nice

Very nice trail but 355 is noisy.

Good trail to walk but because of 355, it’s not a very peaceful walk.

smooth and challenging

There is an access at bluff road as well in case you are looking for a place to park that isn’t four miles away. One word to the wise, the crossing for bluff road is a bit dangerous. There is limited sight distance and cars coming flying by so be careful when crossing the road. The trail is nice and smooth and connects to several trails. There is a pretty good slope on this trail, something rare for Illinois.

Tough climb

This little extension to Vet Memorial trail is a true challenge. A very significant hill but a fun ride down. I need it to train for a ride in MI that has rolling hills. It's pretty and well maintained, not heavily travelled. At the top of the hill you're parallel with a major expressway: 355? 55? I'm not sure. I start at Willow Springs I&M John Husar, follow SW to the ramp over Rte 83, take bridge bike lane, thru woods which are part of Waterfall Glen, then past industrial mulch company road, pass Lemont, make a right over river bridge, immediately starts to incline, you cross a small road, then an even steeper incline, somewhat winding, very pretty. At top you end up in a very clean and tidy industrial park, possibly in Woodridge. It's not ideal for the leisure family ride, unless the family is bicycling oriented. I'm usually proud of myself for choosing to add this spur to my ride. Go back, take bridge over river, left to Willow Springs, right to Romeoville/Isle la Cache.

Accordion

Pretty add-on to Centennial Trail

We added this to our first half of our ride on the Centennial Trail. Unlike the Centennial Trail which is essentially flat, we had an opportunity to practice our tandem hill climbing on this side excursion.

Nearby Trails

Go Unlimited Today!

  • FREE Account
  • View over 40,000 miles of trail maps
  • Post your trail reviews
  • Share your trail photos
  • Save your favorite trails
  • Learn about new trails near you
  • Get a free map in the app!
Register for FREE
  •  
Purchase Unlimited

Explore by City

Explore by City

Explore by Activity

Explore by Activity

Log in to your account to:

  • View trail paths on the map
  • Save trails to your account
  • Add trails, edit descriptions
  • Share photos
  • Add reviews

Log in with Google

Log in with Apple

OR

Register for free!

Join TrailLink (a non-profit) to view more than 40,000 miles of trail maps and more!

Register with Google

Register with Apple

OR

Your account has been deleted.