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Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch

2.6 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 53 min

Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch is a 2.6-mile out-and-back near Normal, IL. It is mostly level, with 26 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi840 – 879 ft2.8 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Constitution Trail Access 40.53136, -88.98582
Nearest town Normal, IL
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Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch

2.6 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 53 min

Elevation 840–878 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: Constitution Trail Access · 40.53136, -88.98582

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:42 AM · sunset 6:58 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route · Transit-accessible: Rockingham & Kenwood stop 159 m from the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Constitution Trail Access, heading W.
  2. 50 ftTurn right onto Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch, heading N.
  3. 1.3 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  4. 1.3 miTurn left onto Constitution Trail Access, heading SE.
  5. 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/constitution-trail-illinois-central-branch-out-back-4-km-7117

Trail surface

100% paved

Weather

Sunrise 6:42 AMSunset 6:58 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.4 mi in (~11 min). Leave by 6:27 PM for the 6:58 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 2 min before dark.

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Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route
  • Transit-accessible: Rockingham & Kenwood stop 159 m from the trailhead
  • Drinking water at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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