Great Western Nature Trail
This information is a public record of the 1982 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
check with the trail manager for updated details before visiting.
check with the trail manager for updated details before visiting.
Great Western Nature Trail
City, Town, or County
Rail Trail
- Length
17 miles
- Elevation Gain
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- Route Type
out & back
- Length
17 miles - Elevation Gain
-- - Route Type
out & back
Eastern section of the Great Western Trail at Prince Crossing in West Chicago, at the western terminus. Photo by Lpangelrob.
Location: Rural/Suburban
- States: Illinois
- Counties: Kane
This trail is 14 miles of an abandoned railway from St. Charles to the DeKalb County Line. Bicycling, hiking, and snowmobiling when there is 4" of snow on trail. Shelters and rest areas along trails.
Accessibility Information
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Allowed Uses:
Bicycling Dogs, on leash Equestrian Hiking/Walking Motorized vehicles, snowmobiling Snow, cross-country skiing Snow, snowshoeingOther Activities
- Camping
- Snow, snow play general
Public Contact
Forest Forest Preserve District of Kane County719 Batavia Ave., Bldg. G.
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-5980
Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.
More Details
- Elevation (low): --
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- Part of a Trail System? No
- Surface (primary): Paved
- Surfaces (additional): Rock, crushed
- Tread Width (average): 96"
- Tread Width (minimum): --
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- Tread Grade (average, percent): --
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- Cross-slope (average, percent): --
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- Certified as an NRT
Aug 5, 1982