Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch

5.2 mi · ▲ 82 ft · 1 hr 46 min

Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch is a 5.2-mile out-and-back near Normal, IL. It is mostly level, with 82 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi787 – 879 ft5.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch 40.51139, -88.98437
Nearest town Normal, IL

Directions

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Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch

5.2 mi · ▲ 82 ft · 1 hr 46 min

Elevation 786–878 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch · 40.51139, -88.98437

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

Transit-accessible: Linden & Mulberry stop 152 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading N.
  2. 300 ftContinue straight onto Constitution Trail Illinois Central Branch, heading N.
  3. 2.6 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  4. 2.5 miArrive back at the trailhead.

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

Trail surface

97% paved3% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:42 AMSunset 6:58 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.7 mi in (~43 min). Leave by 5:55 PM for the 6:58 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Transit-accessible: Linden & Mulberry stop 152 m from the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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