Near Wapello Loop Trail
Early morning light graces the summer prairie.
Near Wapello Loop Trail
Goldenrod and New England asters bloom well into the fall months.

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Wapello Loop Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
An easy hike through a prairie that was once a Native American village site.
1.2
mi
Distance
15
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Open dawn to dusk.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.22mi
Distance
15ft
Elevation Gain
15ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
647ft
High Point
632ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Based on its significance as an ancient Native American village site, this 79-acre preserve south of Hanover, Illinois, was accepted into the National Register of Historic Places. An earthen ceremonial mound is the piece of this sacred site that is still visible, but interpretive signage along the trail can help visitors imagine what this village might have looked like 1000 years ago. This preserve also now boasts one of the premier prairie restorations in the Midwest.

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Contributors
Jim Johannsen