Madison County Transit Watershed Trail:
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Description:
The Madison Count Transit (MCT) Watershed Trail runs between Wanda Road in South Roxana and High Street in northwest Edwardsville. The trail follows an abandoned rail corridor and is named for the Watershed Nature Conservatory that it borders. The rail, built in 1868, was the first to serve Edwardsville. From a historical railroad trestle you get a nice view of Cahokia Creek.

The Watershed Trail meets the MCT Goshen Trail after crossing over the railroad tracks (coming from Roxana). Take the left fork to stay on the Watershed Trail, the right for the Goshen Trail.

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Parking & Trail Access:
Park in Edwardsville at Hoppe Park or the Watershed Nature Center across the road (Tower Ave.) and at the eastern end point at 2nd Street and High Street. At the Roxana end, park off Russell Dr. (access via Wanda Rd.)

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"Quiet, shady trail"
By Bob Sullivan in July, 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 overlooks the watershed preserve. It's a nice place to stop and rest.
Trail Facts
Trail End Points: High St. (Edwardsville) to Wanda Rd./CR 19 (Roxanna)
Counties: Madison
Trail Length: 5 miles
Trail Category: Rail-Trail
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Wheelchair Accessible, Walking, Cross Country Skiing
TrailLink ID: 6017676

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