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Grand Illinois Trail

Various Locations , Chicago, IL 60611

Hiking & Trails

Grand Illinois Trail - The name for the 535-mile loop, a collection of other state and local trails, certainly fits.

Riders who want to put their legs to the ultimate test over a multiday tour can set off from Lake Michigan and pedal to the Mississippi River bluff s via Illinois’ northern prairies. Then they can loop back east, heading toward Chicago along the Illinois River. For just a day trip, pick a stretch of trail that cuts through scenic areas like Mississippi Palisades or Apple River Canyon state parks.

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