Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Chicago
Lake County, IL
Point-to-point trail in Lake County, IL. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 70.7 mi (113.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 853 ft (260 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 40 min
- High point
- 873 ft (266 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Lincoln Park Passerelle Viewpoint 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Beach: North Avenue Beach 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Toilets: Roscoe Comfort Station 2.5 mi (4 km) from start
- Shelter 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 7.4 mi (12 km) from start
- Shelter 7.4 mi (12 km) from start
- Shelter 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from start
- Shelter: Bunker Hill Picnic Shelter Grove 1 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from start
- Trailhead: North Branch Green Paved Spur (South) 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from start
- Shelter: Bunker Hill Picnic Shelter Grove 6 14.9 mi (24 km) from start
- Trailhead: North Branch Black Paved Spur 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from start
- Shelter: Bunker Hill Picnic Shelter Grove 7 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from start
- Trailhead: North Branch Blue Paved Spur (South) 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from start
- Trailhead: North Branch Yellow Unpaved Trail 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from start
- Shelter: Linne Woods Picnic Shelter Grove 2 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from start
- Trailhead: North Branch Tan Unpaved Trail 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from start
- Trailhead: North Branch Tan Unpaved Trail 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from start
- Trailhead: North Branch Brown Unpaved Trail 20.1 mi (32.4 km) from start
- Picnic area: Harms Woods Picnic Grove 2 20.5 mi (33 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Chicago
How long is Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Chicago?
Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Chicago is 70.7 mi (113.7 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 40 min. It climbs 853 ft (260 m) in total, up to a high point of 873 ft (266 m).
How hard is Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Chicago?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Chicago?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Chicago?
Drinking water on the way at 0.1 mi (0.2 km), 0.4 mi (0.7 km), 0.5 mi (0.9 km), 0.8 mi (1.3 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.8 mi (1.3 km), 2.2 mi (3.5 km), 2.5 mi (4 km).
Is Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Chicago shaded?
Partly shaded (53% under trees).
What can you do on Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Chicago?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Chicago?
Castaways Beach Club, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Potash Market, 0.3 mi (0.5 km). 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Chicago?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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