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The trail connects to several trails including the River to River Trail; the Illinois southern route of the American Discovery Trail; the U.S. Bicycle Route 76 (part of the TransAmerica Bike Route); and the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. [1] The trail is 55 miles (89 km) long. The trail is suitable for both hiking and gravel cycling.
The Mountain Bike Trail is a 6.5-mile trail which circles Stump Pond and is located in the northeastern corner of the park. Some of the other shorter trails are: Clear Lake Trail (3 miles), Nature Trail (0.75 miles), High Lake Trail (1.5 miles), Riverview Trail (2.0 miles), and Brian Plawer Nature Trail (0.9 miles).
Cycling in Illinois encompasses recreation, bikeways, laws and rules, and advocacy. The director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Joel Brunsvold, explained Illinois cycling opportunities: “Bicycle riding is one of the most popular outdoor recreational activities in Illinois, enjoyed by young and old alike...Illinois has a variety of trails for the public to enjoy.
As of 2023, Villa Park is working on a Tri-Trail connector project which will connect the trail with both the Illinois Prairie Path and Great Western Trail. [4] The project was completed in 2024. [ 5 ]
The Tunnel Hill State Trail trail-head and headquarters is located in Vienna. The Trail of Tears halfway point commemorative totem and flags are located in the adjacent city park. Vienna is home to the Johnson County Courthouse and the Vienna Public Library , which are on the National Register of Historic Places .
Pages in category "Bike paths in Illinois" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. ... Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail; U. U.S. Bicycle Route 76
Southern Illinois is a region of the U.S. state of Illinois comprising the southern third of the state, principally south of Interstate 70.Part of downstate Illinois, it is bordered by the two most voluminous rivers in the United States: the Mississippi below its connection with the Missouri River to the west and the Ohio River to the east and south, with the tributary Wabash River, extending ...
The Prairie Trail is a 26-mile-long (42 km) [1] shared use path for walking and cycling, located in McHenry County, Illinois. The path is part of the Grand Illinois Trail and connects McHenry County to other trails in the Chicago metropolitan area. It is considered to be a good example of converting old methods of transportation to a new one. [2]