To date, McHenry County has six Scenic Road designations for your enjoyment Click on the link to display a map of the area. Click Here to view in Google Maps.
- Plum Tree Road - 1.5 miles. Villages of Barrington Hills and Fox River Grove
- Mason Hill Road - 4 miles. Village of Bull Valley, Woodstock
- North River Road - 1.5 miles. Village of Algonquin
- River Road - 7.5 miles. Marengo and Seneca Townships
- Pioneer Road - 4 miles. McHenry and Richmond Townships
- Indian Trail - .9 miles. Lake in the Hills
McHenry County, Illinois is a picturesque landscape of expansive vistas, fertile farmlands, ancient oak groves, historic homes, and winding waterways.
Roadside land is often the first and most visible land to be converted to residential or commercial uses. McHenry County has taken the lead in establishing the Scenic Streets and Roads Program to recognize roads, road corridors, and the surrounding features that create their character. The program distinguishes some of its rural roads and vistas for future generations and applies to all roads located in McHenry County, including city streets, residential streets, and rural roads. The Scenic Streets and Roads Program promotes:
- A Sense Of Place - by recognizing community identity and quality of life.
- Resource Preservation - by identifying significant scenic, natural, and historic resources that are often located within road corridors.
- Economic Development - by generating tourist revenue through the promotion of scenic streets and roads.
- Recreation - by providing enjoyment for those who appreciate walking, biking, or a country drive for pleasure.
Sights that Scenic Roads offer ~
NATURAL FEATURES:
- Expansive views, such as those that overlook stream valleys
- Unusual land forms, ridgelines, ravines, narrow valleys, or glacial features
- Water
- Woodlands and groves
- Wildflower glades, flowering native trees, or shrub masses
- Autumn color
- Evergreen stands
- Other areas of natural vegetation such as prairie
BUILT FEATURES:
- Churches and old cemeteries
- Farmsteads
- Architecturally and/or historically significant buildings
- Monuments, memorials, and statues
- Historical markers
- Concrete automobile club guideposts
- Railroad and accessory features
- Landscapes
- Roadway pavement, drainage, bridges, tunnels, or other features
