Grand Illinois Trail - Mississippi Palisades State Park to Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park
Jo Daviess County, IL
Point-to-point trail in Jo Daviess County, IL. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 66.3 mi (106.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,301 ft (1,006 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 10 min
- High point
- 1,138 ft (347 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Spring 26.1 mi (41.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Galena Trolley Tours 26.3 mi (42.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Roberts Road Bridge 43.3 mi (69.7 km) from start
- Visitor center: Apple River Canyon State Park - Park Office 52.2 mi (84.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Walnut Grove Campground 52.4 mi (84.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Grand Illinois Trail - Mississippi Palisades State Park to Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park
How long is Grand Illinois Trail - Mississippi Palisades State Park to Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park?
Grand Illinois Trail - Mississippi Palisades State Park to Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park is 66.3 mi (106.7 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 10 min. It climbs 3,301 ft (1,006 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,138 ft (347 m).
How hard is Grand Illinois Trail - Mississippi Palisades State Park to Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Grand Illinois Trail - Mississippi Palisades State Park to Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park?
Parking at the start, Free. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Grand Illinois Trail - Mississippi Palisades State Park to Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 52.3 mi (84.2 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Grand Illinois Trail - Mississippi Palisades State Park to Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park shaded?
Mostly exposed (20% under trees).
What can you do on Grand Illinois Trail - Mississippi Palisades State Park to Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Is this a good week for Grand Illinois Trail - Mississippi Palisades State Park to Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park?
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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- Mill Hollow Trail Mississippi Palisades State Park · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- High Point Trail Mississippi Palisades State Park · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
- Sentinel Trail Mississippi Palisades State Park · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Prairie View Trail Mississippi Palisades State Park · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap