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Hedgeapple Trail

2.0 (1 Rating)
A pedestrian-only trail along the prairie's northern boundary.
1.5
mi
Distance
35
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
The trails at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie are open year-round from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.52mi
Distance
35ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
693ft
High Point
654ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Hedgeapple Trail is a pedestrian-only trail that links from the northeast corner of the Group 63 Interim Trail to the Twin Oaks Interim Trail near the Hoff Road Trailhead. Beginning from the south, the trail follows a tree-lined corridor nestled between grassy fields. Just before it reaches W. Hoff Road, the trail turns to the right and parallels traffic until it ends into the Twin Oaks Interim Trail. While the tree-lined section of this trail is pleasant, and there are plenty of views of the prairie, its proximity to a public road makes it more of a connector than a destination.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Eric Ashley