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Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch

4.7 mi · ▲ 54 ft · 1 hr 36 min

Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch is a 4.7-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 mi801 – 879 ft4.9 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch 40.51565, -88.98471
Nearest town Normal, IL
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Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch

4.7 mi · ▲ 54 ft · 1 hr 36 min

Elevation 802–878 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch · 40.51565, -88.98471

Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:42 AM · sunset 6:58 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route · Transit-accessible: Linden & Cypress stop 209 m from the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead

  1. Start on Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch, heading N.
  2. 2.4 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  3. 2.3 miArrive 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-8-km-92c7

Trail surface

100% paved

Weather

Sunrise 6:42 AMSunset 6:58 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.4 mi in (~36 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.

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Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route
  • Transit-accessible: Linden & Cypress stop 209 m from the trailhead
  • Drinking water at the trailhead

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