Tunnel Hill State Trail – Illinois

Last week we rode the Tunnel Hill State Trail in Illinois. This is a 47.5 mile long gravel trail that runs between the towns of Harrisburg and the Barkhausen Wetlands Center. We rode it over a 2 day period. The first day we rode from the town of Karnap (Wetlands Center gate was closed) to the tunnel, back to the Barkhausen Wetlands Center and then back to Karnap. The following day we rode from Harrisburg to the tunnel and back. The trail is tree lined which provided shade and blocked the 20+ mph winds. The trail is also flanked with honeysuckle that was in bloom which made for a very fragrant ride.