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OSM map layer · LineString
41.71, -87.98 · rel 18301918
41.71, -87.98 · rel 18301918
Main Trail
A 15,3 km loop walk through urban area in Illinois.
Loop walk
start = finish · Illinois
15,3km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
27
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
1× monument
Sawmill Creek Bluff Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Des Plaines River Scenic Overlook
viewpoint ·
41 m off route
15,3 km
100%
ZGS Piston
monument ·
356 m off route
15,3 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Main Trail is 15.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Main Trail takes approximately 3h 49min to complete.
Yes, Main Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Main Trail starts near coordinates 41.7245, -87.9743.
Main Trail is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Main Trail is maintained and managed by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.