Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch
6.6 mi · ▲ 109 ft · 2 hr 15 min
Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch is a 6.6-mile out-and-back near Normal, IL. It is mostly level, with 109 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch
6.6 mi · ▲ 109 ft · 2 hr 15 min
Elevation 795–878 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Hidden Creek Trail · 40.51696, -88.98598
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:42 AM · sunset 6:58 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Transit-accessible: Linden & Pine stop 302 m from the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead
- Start on Hidden Creek Trail, heading E.
- 200 ftTurn left onto Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch, heading N.
- 3.3 miReach Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 3.3 miTurn right onto Hidden Creek Trail, heading S.
- 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.4 mi in (~37 min). Leave by 6:02 PM for the 6:58 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Transit-accessible: Linden & Pine stop 302 m from the trailhead
- Drinking water at the trailhead
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