Kane County, Illinois, United States
34.0 miles (54.7 km) · 315 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Great Western Trail, Western Segment (IL) is a 34.0 mile loop route located in Kane County, Illinois, United States. The route climbs 315 feet and descends 309 feet. Vertical rate measures 14 feet of gain per mile. 100% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: mostly flat. This route ranks at the 13.34th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Illinois.
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