[1] The west end of the trail is on the southeast side of Springfield, off the South Dirksen Parkway (39°46′30.0″N 89°36′17.6″W / 39.775000°N 89.604889°W / 39.775000; -89.604889).
The east end of the trail is in Rochester, at the Community Drive interchange of illinois Route 29 (39°44′37.0″N 89°31′36.7″W / 39.743611°N 89.526861°W / 39.743611; -89.526861).
Sugar Creek carries the outflow from Lake Springfield, a sizable nearby reservoir.
The trail is managed jointly by the Illinois Department of Transportation and the village of Rochester.
Future plans are calling for this section of trail to extend further still and meet dedicated bike lanes along Stanford Avenue.