Grand Illinois Trail - Rock Cut State Park to McHenry
McHenry County, IL
Point-to-point trail in McHenry County, IL. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 56.8 mi (91.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,096 ft (334 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 30 min
- High point
- 1,175 ft (358 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Beach: Petersen Park Beach 2 mi (3.3 km) from start
- Shelter 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Grand Illinois Trail - Rock Cut State Park to McHenry
How long is Grand Illinois Trail - Rock Cut State Park to McHenry?
Grand Illinois Trail - Rock Cut State Park to McHenry is 56.8 mi (91.5 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 30 min. It climbs 1,096 ft (334 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,175 ft (358 m).
How hard is Grand Illinois Trail - Rock Cut State Park to McHenry?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Grand Illinois Trail - Rock Cut State Park to McHenry?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Grand Illinois Trail - Rock Cut State Park to McHenry?
Drinking water on the way at 0.8 mi (1.2 km), 2 mi (3.2 km), 6.6 mi (10.6 km). Toilets: 1.9 mi (3 km).
Is Grand Illinois Trail - Rock Cut State Park to McHenry shaded?
Partly shaded (44% under trees).
What can you do on Grand Illinois Trail - Rock Cut State Park to McHenry?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Grand Illinois Trail - Rock Cut State Park to McHenry?
Tino'z Pizza, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Epic Cycle and Fitness, 0.4 mi (0.7 km).
Is this a good week for Grand Illinois Trail - Rock Cut State Park to McHenry?
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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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap