Madison County Transit Watershed Trail (MCT):
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Description:
From www.mcttrails.org/watershed.html: Deriving its name from the Watershed Nature Conservatory that it borders, the Watershed Trail is built along the first rail corridor that served Edwardsville, constructed in 1868. This asphalt trail is approximately five miles in length and begins at West Union Street in Edwardsville and extends northwest to the Watershed Nature Center and to Wanda Road in Roxanna. A two-mile on road connection links the Watershed Trail to New Poag Road.
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Parking & Trail Access:
Parking near the Watershed Trail is available in Edwardsville on Russell Road and at the Watershed Nature Center on Tower Avenue adjacent to the N O Nelson Elementary School.
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"Quiet, shady trail"
By Bob Sullivan on July 05, 2004
"This is a wonderful trail. For most of the trip you are riding through the woods, with an occasional view of farmland. With a quick eye expect to see squirrels, raccoons, chipmunks, possums, ground hogs, and see or hear a variety of birds.

There are some nice resting spots along the way, a lookout over the Watershed preserve, picnic tables, and a small park where you can often catch a kid's baseball game. Several bridges take you over creeks, rails, and the highway.

This five mile trail connects to others so your ride can be extended if desired. The ride is shaded and very quiet for most of the path. "
This is a shot typical of much of the trail.
Trail Facts
Trail End Points: Edwardsville (West Union St, Hoppe Park) to Roxanna (Wanda Rd)
Counties: Madison
Trail Length: 5 miles
Trail Category: Rail-Trail
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Wheelchair Accessible, Walking
TrailLink ID: 6017676

Related Links
Guidebook: Learn more about other Midwestern rail-trails in RTC's Midwestern Guidebook.