Lincoln Trail Loop
2.9 mi · ▲ 28 ft · 59 min
Lincoln Trail Loop is a 2.9-mile loop in Big River State Forest near Milroy, IL. It is mostly level, with 28 ft of elevation gain. It scores 33/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
Elevation
0 mi558 – 607 ft2.9 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: Unnamed 41.01873, -90.91292
Nearest town Milroy, IL
Directions
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Lincoln Trail Loop
2.9 mi · ▲ 28 ft · 59 min
Elevation 557–608 ft
Loop · Big River State Forest
Trailhead: 41.01873, -90.91292
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:50 AM · sunset 7:06 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading S.
- 450 ftContinue straight onto Lincoln Trail, heading S.
- 0.8 miTurn left, heading E.
- 1.2 miTurn left, heading W.
- 0.7 miTurn right, heading N.
- 350 ftThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Trail surface
20% dirt80% unspecified
Weather
Sunrise 6:50 AMSunset 7:06 PM
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.4 mi in (~36 min). Leave by 6:10 PM for the 7:06 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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