Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch
2 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 41 min
Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch is a 2-mile out-and-back near Bloomington, IL. It is mostly level, with 27 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
2 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 41 min
Elevation 766–814 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch · 40.48880, -88.98260
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:43 AM · sunset 6:57 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Transit-accessible: Empire & Linden stop 100 m from the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch, heading N.
- 0.8 miContinue straight onto Constitution Trail Bloomer Line Branch, heading N.
- 0.2 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
- 0.2 miContinue straight onto Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch, heading S.
- 0.8 miArrive 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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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.8 mi in (~19 min). Leave by 6:17 PM for the 6:57 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Transit-accessible: Empire & Linden stop 100 m from the trailhead
- Drinking water at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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