Riding the trails by bicycle is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, experience nature up close and get some exercise. Over 30 miles of trails are offered throughout the county that serve not only as recreational amenities, but as valuable resources that link communities, schools and neighborhoods.
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This 26-mile, multi-use trail follows a former railway line, that stretches from the Kane County line in Algonquin to the Wisconsin state border. The Prairie Trail provides access to over 100 miles of trail network including the Fox River Trail, the Great Western Trail and the Illinois Prairie Path.
The H.U.M. (Huntley-Union-Marengo) Trail
This 3.5-mile hiking and biking trail runs from East St. in Marengo to Vine St. in Union. The trail head is located 1 block NE of Rt. 20 on Prospect St. behind Marengo Middle School. A conceptually plan shows the trail traveling 17 miles from Boone Co. to Huntley.
Constructed on the former K.D. railroad line, this 7-mile trail runs from Church St. in Hebron eastward through North Branch Conservation Area and links with the Prairie Trail in Richmond. A camp-by-bike area is located in North Branch for the convenience of cyclists on longer trips.
Ridgefield Trace
A 2-mile trail that runs within a Com-Ed right-of way from Oak St. in Crystal Lake to McHenry County College along Route 14. Phase II will open in the Spring of 2012 and will extend the trail from Oak St. to Veteran Acres in Crystal Lake. Future stages will extend the trail from the college to the intersection of Lake Ave. and Route 47 in Woodstock, done in conjunction with the future widening of Route 14.
Stone Mill Trail
This 1.5-mile trail is located between Lawrence Rd. in Harvard to Maxon Rd. in Chemung. Historically, a saw mill, grist mill, and a flour mill once existed on the Chemung end of the trail dating back to 1845. Stone Mill Trail provides a great recreational amenity to these two rural towns and provides a safe means of travel. Conceptually, future phases will connect to Boone County Conservation District’s Long Prairie Trail.
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