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Lewis and Clark Cycle Path: Historic Site to Alton

Lewis and Clark Cycle Path: Historic Site to Alton
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1 Levee Road
Hartford Illinois 62048

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lat: 38.799850383951 long: -90.10149963424
Try this 17.8-mile out-and-back trail near Hartford, Illinois. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 5 h 19 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through October.
The Lewis and Clark Bicycle Trail was created to celebrate the anniversary of the Corps of Discovery’s 1803-1806 historic journey and offers cyclists the opportunity to follow the path of the intrepid explorers Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The main route of the Lewis and Clark Bicycle Trail is made up of paved roads, bike paths, and unpaved rail-trails, with occasional short sections of gravel roads. Conditions vary from rural to urban.
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Lewis & Clark State Historic Site (Camp River Dubois)
Lewis & Clark State Historic Site (Camp River Dubois)

Lewis and Clark (Camp River Dubois) State Historic Site, Lewis and Clark Trail, Hartford, IL, USA
Distance: 0.17 mi (straight line)

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Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower
Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower

Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, Confluence Tower Drive, Hartford, IL, USA
Distance: 0.76 mi (straight line)

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Confluence Point Missouri State Park
Confluence Point Missouri State Park

Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park, Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO, USA
Distance: 1.67 mi (straight line)

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Lewis and Clark Trail Cycle Route
Lewis and Clark Trail Cycle Route

1 S Delmar Ave, Hartford, IL 62048, USA
Distance: 2.34 mi (straight line)

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RJ’s Place in Hartford
RJ’s Place in Hartford

R.J.’s Place, North Delmar Avenue, Hartford, IL, USA
Distance: 2.64 mi (straight line)

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Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge

4205 Chain of Rocks Rd, Granite City, IL 62040, USA
Distance: 4.50 mi (straight line)

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National Great Rivers Museum
National Great Rivers Museum

National Great Rivers Museum, Locks and Dam Way, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 5.60 mi (straight line)

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Fort Belle Fontaine
Fort Belle Fontaine

Fort Belle Fontaine, Bellefontaine Road, St. Louis, MO, USA
Distance: 6.36 mi (straight line)

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Bella Milano, Edwardsville
Bella Milano, Edwardsville

Bella Milano, South State Route 157, Edwardsville, IL, USA
Distance: 6.58 mi (straight line)

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Audubon Center at Riverlands
Audubon Center at Riverlands

Audubon Center at Riverlands, Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO, USA
Distance: 6.59 mi (straight line)

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Doc’s Smokehouse
Doc’s Smokehouse

Doc's Smokehouse & Catering, Shoger Dr, Edwardsville, IL, USA
Distance: 6.67 mi (straight line)

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Edwardsville Arts Center
Edwardsville Arts Center

Edwardsville Arts Center, Center Grove Road, Edwardsville, IL, USA
Distance: 6.91 mi (straight line)

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Peel, Edwardsville
Peel, Edwardsville

Peel Wood Fired Pizza, South State Route 157, Edwardsville, IL, USA
Distance: 6.99 mi (straight line)

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Ellis Island Trail
Ellis Island Trail

VRH7+GM, West Alton, MO 63386, USA
Distance: 7.03 mi (straight line)

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Alton National Cemetery
Alton National Cemetery

Alton National Cemetery, Pearl Street, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 7.10 mi (straight line)

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Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument
Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument

The Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument, East 5th Street, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 7.12 mi (straight line)

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The Arlington Greens Golf Course
The Arlington Greens Golf Course

Arlington Greens Golf Course, Arlington Drive, Granite City, IL, USA
Distance: 7.21 mi (straight line)

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Great Rivers Tap and Grill
Great Rivers Tap and Grill

Great Rivers Tap & Grill, College Avenue, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 7.32 mi (straight line)

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