Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

Sangamon River via Pritchetville Road

1.3 mi · ▲ 36 ft · 27 min

Sangamon River via Pritchetville Road is a 1.3-mile out-and-back in Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site near Lewisburg, IL. The route reaches Sangamon River at the turnaround, 0.6 miles in. It is mostly level, with 36 ft of elevation gain. It scores 28/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi525 – 607 ft1.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Pritchetville Road 39.96943, -89.83657
Nearest town Lewisburg, IL

Directions

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Sangamon River via Pritchetville Road

1.3 mi · ▲ 36 ft · 27 min

Elevation 526–607 ft

Out & Back · Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

Trailhead: Pritchetville Road · 39.96943, -89.83657

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:46 AM · sunset 7:02 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Pritchetville Road, heading E.
  2. 0.6 miReach Sangamon River, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  3. 0.6 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

9% paved91% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:46 AMSunset 7:02 PM

Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead