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Main Trail Loop 1

2.0 (2 Ratings)
The first of four loops through the woods and grounds of Morton Arboretum.
1.1
mi
Distance
64
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.1mi
Distance
64ft
Elevation Gain
42ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
731ft
High Point
680ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Main Trail Loop 1 is the first of four loops that hikers can take to explore the grounds of Morton Arboretum. When hiking counterclockwise, the trail passes designated areas for rare plants, honeysuckles, viburnums, and magnolias before coming to Crowley Marsh at about the halfway point. The second half of the loop heads through gardens of non-native plants and trees from Korea, China, and Japan.

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