Hebron Trail :
Illinois
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Description:
Open to runners, walkers, bikers, horseback riders, and equestrians, the rustic and rural Hebron Trail provides the perfect nature escape. (The trail does include a very small section of road that crosses an active rail line, but it is a lightly used county road. However, the tracks are a little bumpy, so it's best to dismount and walk over the tracks if you're on a bike.)
Only a couple miles from the Illinois-Wisconsin border, this route sees many users from both sides of the state line. Since the trail attracts many types of users, brush up on your trail etiquette and call out when passing equestrians, or if you are passing on snowmobiles.
Starting from Church Street, this quiet and peaceful trail cuts through the rural and heavily wooded outskirts of Hebron until the trees succumb to fields of corn and other local agricultural. Toward the trail's end, the trees begin to return, providing plenty of opportunities for enjoyment of the natural beauty, wildlife, and birds of the tree-lined corridors.
Hikers along the trail may belong to the McHenry County Century Hikers Club, an organization that encourages people to get out and hike area trails and keep track of their mileage. When members reach 100 miles, they are officially recognized with a Century Club T-shirt. Members who log 1000 miles or more get their names on a plaque.
The corridor was originally the Kenosha Division Railroad. Spanning from Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Rockford, Illinois, the trains served as a lifeline to the outside world, hauling mail, newspapers, and even milk. Out on this quiet trail, you can get a small glimpse of what life was like before cell phones, pagers, and even the predominance of the automobile. The Hebron Trail brings back the past while you enjoy this one-of-a-kind trail experience.

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Parking & Trail Access:
To access the Church Street starting point, follow State Route 47 to the town of Hebron and turn east on State Route 173 (Maple Avenue). Take the first left onto Church Street and look for the trailhead parking on the right.
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Hebron Trail
By jschlau in August, 2010
Rode the Hebron Trail on Aug 5th, 2010 as part of the Grand Illinois Trail. In spite of recent heavy rains in northern IL, the trail was in good condition for riding a loaded mountain bike and generally well shaded. There are numerous stores in Hebron.
Not a review but a request
By signots in July, 2010
I friend and I plan to ride from East Dundee to Lake Geneva, WI. Up the Fox River Trail to the Prairier, over to Hebron and north to Lake Geneva. The question is once on Hebron what's the best road to take north to Lake Geneva? Steve
Nice Trail
By 850120 in November, 2008
I rode this trail in November and found it very interesting. I am 62 years old and found it to be an easy trail to ride. Will ride the trail again. Would like to ride it again during the summer months. I began my ride in Richmond on the Prairie Trail. I did find the connecting trail between the Prairie Trail and Hebron Trail to be some what difficult. It did have a lot of loose gravel. When I do it again I will park at the Trail Head lot on Keystone Road.


Ron Krich
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