Pere Marquette State Park

Pecan Tree via Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail

2.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 46 min

Pecan Tree via Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail is a 2.3-mile out-and-back in Pere Marquette State Park near Camden, IL. The route reaches Pecan Tree at the turnaround, 1.2 miles in. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi420 – 440 ft2.4 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail 38.97232, -90.46930
Nearest town Camden, IL

Directions

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Pecan Tree via Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail

2.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 46 min

Elevation 420–440 ft

Out & Back · Pere Marquette State Park

Trailhead: Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail · 38.97232, -90.46930

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:48 AM · sunset 7:04 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail, heading E.
  2. 1.2 miReach Pecan Tree, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  3. 1.1 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

100% paved

Weather

Sunrise 6:48 AMSunset 7:04 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.2 mi in (~28 min). Leave by 6:16 PM for the 7:04 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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