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DIRECTIONS TO PILGRIM PARK |
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Address Pilgrim Park UCC Outdoor Ministries 26449 1340 N Avenue |
| Pilgrim Park is located in North Central Illinois, about two hours southwest of Chicago, one hour east of the Quad Cities and one hour north of Peoria. It is just south of Interstate 80. The main entrance is from Illinois 29. The back entrance is from US 6. |
| I-80 from the west: Take exit 61 onto I-180 South, and go 2 miles. Take the first exit, US-6, and turn left (east) onto US 6, crossing over the Interstate. Go about 2 miles and turn right (south) onto County Road 2625E. The turn is well marked with a brown and white highway sign, CHURCH CAMP >. This gravel road runs straight for a mile, then makes several sharp turns. Travel 2.3 miles to the main entrance to Pilgrim Park, which will be on your right and go through a stone gateway. |
| I-80 from the east: Take the Ladd/Spring Valley exit, Exit 70, and turn left (south) onto IL-89. Cross over the Interstate and go to the stop sign. Turn right to go westbound on US 6. Go nearly 7 miles and turn left (south) onto County Road 2625E. The turn is well marked with a brown and white highway sign <CHURCH CAMP. This gravel road runs straight for a mile, then makes several sharp turns. Travel 2.3 miles to the main entrance, which will be on your right, and go through a stone gateway. |
| IL 29 from the south: Go about 2 miles northeast of Bureau Jct. and turn left (west) onto County Road 1285 N. This turn is well marked with a brown and white highway sign <CHURCH CAMP. Go about 150 yards and turn right to go north on 2650E. Travel 1 mile down this gravel road. The entrance is directly in from of you as you get to the bottom of a steep hill. |
| US 6/IL 89 from the southeast: Turn left (west) onto IL 29. Go about 7.5 miles (about 2 miles paast the second road to DePue) and turn right (west) onto County Road 1285N. This turn is well marked with a brown and white highway sign CHURCH CAMP >. Go about 150 yards and turn right to go north on 2650E. Travel 1 mile down this gravel road. The entrance is directly in front of you as you get to the bottom of a steep hill. |