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Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch

3.3 mi · ▲ 54 ft · 1 hr 8 min

Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch is a 3.3-mile out-and-back near Normal, IL. It is mostly level, with 54 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi794 – 876 ft3.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Hidden Creek Trail 40.51696, -88.98598
Nearest town Normal, IL
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Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch

3.3 mi · ▲ 54 ft · 1 hr 8 min

Elevation 795–875 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: Hidden Creek Trail · 40.51696, -88.98598

Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:43 AM · sunset 6:57 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route · Transit-accessible: Linden & Pine stop 302 m from the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead

  1. Start on Hidden Creek Trail, heading E.
  2. 200 ftTurn left onto Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch, heading N.
  3. 1.6 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  4. 1.6 miTurn right onto Hidden Creek Trail, heading S.
  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-5-km-433d

Trail surface

100% paved

Weather

Sunrise 6:43 AMSunset 6:57 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.4 mi in (~36 min). Leave by 6:01 PM for the 6:57 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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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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