Area Trails 
Rock Island Trail
Formerly an abandoned railroad, this 29-mile-long (and counting) slender State Park takes bikers, hikers, and cross-country skiers through woodlands and prairies from Alta to Toulon.
Illinois River Bluffs Trail, Phase 1
(.pdf map)
This trail begins north of Mossville Road, winds through Robinson Park, and ends by Camp Wokanda.
IL Dept. of Transportation
Find and print regional maps showing trails and how suitable roads are for biking. You may also order a printed copy of a bike map.
Local Bike and Running Groups
Illinois Valley Striders
Illinois Valley Striders has over 700 members and hosts more than one hundred events in and around the Peoria area. IVS is known nationwide for the Steamboat Classic Race.
Illinois Valley Wheelm’n
The Illinois Valley Wheelm'n host weekly rides for all skill levels in addition to special rides throughout the year.
League of Illinois Bicyclists
The League of Illinois Bicyclistsis the statewide advocacy voice for all Illinois bicyclists, promoting bicycle access, education, and safety.
Peoria Area Mountain Bicyclists Association
PAMBA's mission is to promote off-road bicycling through education, trail creation, trail maintenance, and social events.
Friends of the Rock Island Trail / Recreational Trail Advocates
Friends of the Rock Island Trail is a non-profit community group dedicated to protecting and extending the trail. RTA is a related non-profit community group formed specifically to lobby for completion of the Kellar Branch extension of the Rock Island Trail from Pioneer Park to downtown Peoria.
National Pedestrian & Bike Advocacy Groups
Complete The Streets
The Complete Streets coalition involves citizens in asking planners, engineers and designers to build road networks that welcome all citizens.
National Center for Bicycling & Walking helps create bicycle-friendly and walkable communities across North America by supporting individuals and organizations.
League of American Bicyclists promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and work through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America.
America Walks is a national coalition of local advocacy groups dedicated to promoting walkable communities.
America Bikes is a collaborative effort of leaders of the bicycle community to advocate for positive outcomes for bicycling in the next federal transportation funding bill.
American Public Transportation Association
The American Public Transportation Association works to ensure that public transportation is available and accessible for all Americans in communities across the country.
The Thunderhead Alliance is the national coalition of state and local bicycle and pedestrian advocacy groups working in unison to break down the barriers to safe biking and walking in North American communities.
Planning Groups
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
The IDNR Greenways & Trails Program promotes greenways, trails and water trails and encourages information-sharing.
Illinois Greenways & Trails Council
The Illinois Greenways & Trails Council co-sponsors local conferences and regional workshops with the IDNR.
Peoria Park District
The Park District has info about parks, trails, and Forest Park Nature Center. It also holds many classes and events.
The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Planners promotes excellence in the emerging professional discipline of pedestrian and bicycle transportation.
