マディソン郡周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

Edwardsville is a historic city in Illinois. It was first settled in 1805 by Thomas Kirkpatrick. There are 39 buildings in the city that are listed as historic buildings and are mostly located in the downtown area.

The MCT Quercus Grove Trail is a great, almost 20 mile long trail, that runs from Edwardsville to Staunton. The trail is a mix of paved and crushed limestone. This section runs through a nice treeline section of Edwardsville.

The MCT Confluence Trail is a beautiful 20.5 mile long trail. The trail mostly follows the Mississippi River. The trail is paved and mostly flat, so it is not a challenging trail. This section gives you great views of the river as you enter Alton.

Riverfront Park is a great park on the banks of the Mississippi River in Alton. There is a paved biking and hiking trail that runs through the park. The park also has a large amphitheater, picnic area and restrooms.

The Piasa Bird is a creature from Native American mythology that was painted on the cliffside above the Mississippi River. The original depiction of the Piasa Bird no longer exists, so this is a 20th century recreation that sits several hundred yards from where the original image was found.

The Sam Vadalabene Trail is a 20 mile paved trail from Grafton to Alton. The trail follows along the Mississippi and gives you great views of the river. The trail also connects several parks and you pass through several communities, so you have multiple choice for spots for a break.

The MCT Goshen Trail is considered the spine of the MCT Trail system. There are 5 other trails that connect into this trail. The path is fully paved and mostly flat. This is a beautiful section of the path. It passes through a mix of woodland, suburbs and open fields.

Nice biking and pedestrian-only bridge. The MCT Trail has several bridges to cross busy roads, and this is one of the longest.