Pere Marquette State Park

By: HRA Crack Research Team

Located 5 miles west of Grafton, Pere Marquette State
Park comprises 8,050 acres making it Illinois' largest
state park. The Park is famous for the beauty of its
fall colors and as a home for bald eagles in the
winter. In addition to the spectacular views of the
Illinois and Mississippi rivers from several scenic
overlooks, visitors can take advantage of a variety of
year-round recreational activities, including hiking,
biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, boating,
and taking part in interpretative programs.

The park maintains two trails for use by those who have
their own horses.

Due to closings for various hunting seasons, the trails
are not open at all times.

Please contact the park's Visitor Center at
618-786-3323 in advance to make arrangements to use
these trails.

FROM Chicago, Peoria, Springfield and points north
Take I-55 South toward St. Louis
Take Route 140 West to IL-3
Take IL-3 to Clifton Terrace Road
Take Clifton Terrace Road South to IL-100
Take IL-100 North to Pere Marquette State Park

FROM Columbia, Springfield, Kansas City and points west
Take I-70 or I-64 or I-44 East toward St. Louis to
I-270
Take I-270 East to MO-367
Take MO-367 North to IL-100 in Alton
Take IL-100 North to Pere Marquette State Park

This information was compiled by the crack research
team at HorsebackRidingArticles.com. It is by no means
complete. We have tried to be as accurate as possible.

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