Near Trail B
Walking the lonely forest path leads to quiet reflection.
Near Trail B
Rolling hills on Trail C.
Near Trail B
Crossing the second ravine on Trail C.
Near Trail B
Wooden bridge crossing a ravine on Trail C.
Near Trail B
View of Mill Creek Lake from the emergency spillway. Fay Pickering Memorial Trails

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Hike Trail

Trail B

5.0 (2 Ratings)
An intermediate trail that provides the most diverse terrain in the park.
3.1
mi
Distance
229
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Access Issues
Foot traffic and biking trails only.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.13mi
Distance
229ft
Elevation Gain
227ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
647ft
High Point
558ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Trail B ranges anywhere from easy to difficult depending how it is done. There are a couple of long and steep climbs (for Illinois) on the east side of this loop. If this trail is done as an out and back to these climbs, then this trail can be considered beginner/intermediate. Used as a complete loop, this trail deserves an intermediate/difficult rating.

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Contributors
Greg Littlejohn