Rend Lake Bike Trail
Rend Lake Dam West Public Use Area, Franklin County, IL
Point-to-point trail in Rend Lake Dam West Public Use Area, Franklin County, IL. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 10.9 mi (17.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 272 ft (83 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 5 min
- High point
- 479 ft (146 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Trailhead: Bike Trail 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Campsite: South Macom Campground 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Shelter 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from start
- Shelter: Large Picnic Shelter 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Rend Lake Project Office and Visitors Center 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Sycamore 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Redbud 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Dogwood 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
- Campsite: South Sandusky Campground 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Maple 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Shagbark Group 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Private 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from start
- Shelter 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from start
- Campsite: North Sandy Court 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Pintail 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from start
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Questions about Rend Lake Bike Trail
How long is Rend Lake Bike Trail?
Rend Lake Bike Trail is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 5 min. It climbs 272 ft (83 m) in total, up to a high point of 479 ft (146 m).
How hard is Rend Lake Bike Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Rend Lake Bike Trail?
Parking at the start. 22 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Rend Lake Bike Trail?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 1.4 mi (2.3 km), 10.1 mi (16.3 km), 10.3 mi (16.6 km).
Is Rend Lake Bike Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (65% under trees).
What can you do on Rend Lake Bike Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Rend Lake Bike Trail?
The Cozy Table, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from the start. 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Rend Lake Bike Trail?
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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- Rend Lake Bike Trail Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area · Easy · 10 mi (16.1 km)
- Greentree Trail Jefferson County · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- walking path Williamson County · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- DuQuoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack Perry County · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
- Crab Orchard Greenway Williamson County · Easy · 4.3 mi (6.9 km)
- Woodland Trail Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
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