Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Maywood
Kane County, IL
Point-to-point trail in Kane County, IL. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 55.6 mi (89.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 702 ft (214 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 15 min
- High point
- 932 ft (284 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from start
- Shelter 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from start
- Shelter 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from start
- Shelter 8 mi (12.9 km) from start
- Shelter 14.9 mi (24 km) from start
- Shelter 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from start
- Bike repair station 31.1 mi (50.1 km) from start
- Shelter 31.3 mi (50.3 km) from start
- Shelter 31.3 mi (50.4 km) from start
- Shelter 31.7 mi (51 km) from start
- Bike repair station 32 mi (51.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Veterans Memorial Park 32.1 mi (51.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Pratt's Castle 33.9 mi (54.5 km) from start
- Shelter 34.2 mi (55 km) from start
- Visitor center: Dundee Township Visitor's Center 36.8 mi (59.2 km) from start
- Bike repair station 36.8 mi (59.2 km) from start
- Shelter 36.9 mi (59.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 38.5 mi (62 km) from start
- Shelter 46.5 mi (74.8 km) from start
- Shelter 46.6 mi (75 km) from start
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Questions about Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Maywood
How long is Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Maywood?
Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Maywood is 55.6 mi (89.5 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 15 min. It climbs 702 ft (214 m) in total, up to a high point of 932 ft (284 m).
How hard is Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Maywood?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Maywood?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Maywood?
Drinking water on the way at 3.4 mi (5.5 km), 4.5 mi (7.2 km), 5.9 mi (9.5 km), 6.4 mi (10.3 km). Toilets: 15.4 mi (24.8 km), 34.2 mi (55 km), 42.3 mi (68.1 km).
Is Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Maywood shaded?
Partly shaded (66% under trees).
What can you do on Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Maywood?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Maywood?
Dunkin', 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 0.1 mi (0.2 km).
Is this a good week for Grand Illinois Trail - McHenry to Maywood?
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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