![]() ![]() Trail users should note that while most of the trail is relatively flat, the section between Lorraine Avenue and Hillside Road in Crystal Lake (through Sterne’s Woods) is quite hilly. This trail provides recreational opportunities for pedestrians, cyclists, and rollerbladers. This paved section which runs from the county line in Algonquin to the Village of McHenry for a 17 mile stretch. ![]() Site users can intersect the trail at numerous points as well as park and ride from Hillside Road Lot, at Peterson Park in McHenry, or at Glacial Park Harts Road Parking Lot in Ringwood. The trail is shared by horseback riders in warmer months and snowmobilers during the winter. This unpaved section runs between the Village of McHenry northbound thru Richmond and westbound along the Hebron Trail. Village of McHenry - to North Branch Conservation Area In addition, the Prairie Trail provides access to nearly 100 miles of trails Hebron Trail links on the north end for a 6.3 mile stretch westward through North Branch Conservation Area Ridgefield Trace links in Crystal Lake by Veteran Acres Park and extends west to Woodstock and Kane County’s Fox River Trail links to the south. The Prairie Trail exists on the former Chicago and Northwestern railroad line. The trail takes cyclists through prairie, woodlands, alongside residential areas and passes through many scenic areas including Glacial Park, Larsen Prairie, Sterne’s Woods, the Diverse City Prairie and over the Fox River. Because of its length, travels along the multi-use Prairie Trail come in close proximity to numerous shops and businesses, allowing cyclists to bike to work, run errands, or just go out to eat or for an ice cream treat. The Prairie Trail travels from the Kane County border on the south to just short of the Wisconsin State Line to the north, connecting eight McHenry County communities along the way allowing a safe and convenient means of travel sunrise to sunset. The Prairie Trail 25.5 mile trail | Trail Map Parking lots and trails are subject to seasonal and weather-related closures.įind a trail close to home on our Find a Site page! Whether it’s a morning trek, a family weekend ride or a part of your weekly fitness regime, get your pedal power on and enjoy the great outdoors! Over 45 miles of trails exist throughout the county that serve not only as recreational amenities, but as valuable resources that link communities, schools and neighborhoods. Experience nature up close and get some exercise while bicycling the Conservation District regional trails. ![]()
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