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Parked the truck in New Burnside, IL at a Trail Stop (next to the Post Office) & started south on bikes via the crushed limestone bike trail.

... but for the time being, we simply parked at the Tunnel Hill trailhead / parking area and took a short walk to photograph the tunnel on a gorgeous, slightly cooler August day (a Southern Illinois rarity).

There are several benches scattered along the trestles for resting if you need to stop or take pictures.

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Rt. 146 East, Vienna, IL 62995

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Mary F

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Family bike trip

We biked 50 miles of the Tunnel Hill trail over two days. We were there during a heatwave with temps in the mid-90's. Despite this, the trail was bearable as it is very shady most of the way. We biked from Vienna to several miles...More

Date of experience: July 2019

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steveshults

Eldorado, Illinois

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Reviewed July 2, 2019 via mobile

awesome scenic bike trail

The views are wonderful! Several tunnels and bridges on the scenic bicycle trip from Tunnel Hill IL to Vienna IL.

Date of experience: June 2019

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644gaye

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Reviewed June 23, 2019 via mobile

Fantastic bike trail

In my opinion the best part of the trail is from belknap to a few miles north of the tunnel—-so about the southern 25 miles. Love the rock cliffs, ferns, water dripping off the cliffs, trestles and 2 tunnels. The river to river hiking trail...More

Date of experience: June 2019

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trailgirl444

Harrisburg, Illinois

188

Reviewed June 21, 2019

Peaceful & scenic, well maintained, usually not many people

Tunnel Hill Trail is a well maintained 44 mile long trail that we've ridden numerous times. We've ridden everything from Carrier Mills south to the end of the trail...but the southern end of the trail is the most scenic - and also the best maintained...More

Date of experience: April 2019

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tw136

Chicago, Illinois

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Reviewed June 16, 2019

Great trail entry location

This was my first time discovering this trail and so just did a quick hike and survey of this park entrance. Lovely park with multiple covered picnic areas, multiple playgrounds, even a self-service bike repair station with air pump! This trail is 45 miles long...More

Date of experience: June 2019

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richard d

Paducah, Kentucky

8610

Reviewed November 11, 2018

There for Tunnel Hill 50/1oo mile races. Volunteered in food prep, directing traffic, parking and gophering.

This is a great place for a getaway. Bring your bike and enjoy an unbelievable ride or walk on the trail which used to be a rail line. Fastest 100 mile course in the world.

Date of experience: November 2018

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ILBoomerTraveller

Orland Park, IL

13672

Reviewed October 25, 2018

Scenic and serene

A beautiful crushed stone trail in Southern Illinois. The 543 foot long tunnel is a nice experience but bring a flashlight. Water and privy toilets are on the trail with picnic tables at the small towns along the trail. Many bridges that span creeks along...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Carla V

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Reviewed September 12, 2018

Labor Day Two Couples Biked Over Two Days

A well maintained crushed gravel trail with a lot of tree cover. Do recommend you have an LED light of some kind while going through the tunnel. Recommend you bring along snacks and/or lunch as there are virtually no towns to stop to eat at...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Joseph Grey S

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Reviewed July 31, 2018

A hidden gem.

A great rail trail ride. 23 Trestle bridges which cross over rivers and creeks.Go into the darkness in a cool 543 feet tunnel. There is lots to see along the 55 mile trail. Trail consists of crushed limestone and sections of concrete.

Date of experience: July 2018

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SEGAgenesis

Chicago, Illinois

11

Reviewed July 29, 2018

hey! theres a tunnel

we got to the Vienna trailhead early. There's a nice info station with water fountains and bathrooms. Plus a knowledgeable young man at the desk. There is ample parking, and it's busy so its safe to leave your vehicle there. There is a bike tools...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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545maricruzr

Is there any place near by where I can rent a bike at?

February 17, 2019|

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Yes, at Sandburn Junction. Call proprietor Brian Aldrich at 618-771-2825. Besides operating a greenhouse right on the trail, they also offer bicycle rentals and shuttles, snacks, ice cream and cold drinks, plus fishing bait... More

John W

I'd like to ride the Tunnel Hill trail, but I can't do 110 miles in one day. My preference is to start near the middle of the trail, ride to one end and back, then do the same the next day to the other end. BUT there doesn't seem to be anyplace to stay (hotel/motel) anywhere near the center. What would you suggest?

January 8, 2019|

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A few nice hotels in Marion, IL and we just drove to the trail heads and rode from there. Nothing around in the center of the trail.

IlliniTrav

We'd like to ride about 10 to 20 miles total. Any suggestions on the best places to ride along Tunnel Hill Trail? Where exactly could we park, and which direction? I guess the tunnel would be a must see here?

September 29, 2018|

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Exit off of interstate 24 at the Tunnel Hill exit. Head east until you see the Tunnel Hill Trail parking lot. Start there right by the Tunnel and ride to Karnak and back.

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