Glen Carbon, Illinois Travel Information

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Nickelplate – Quercus Grove Ramble (Distance: 0.9 mi) The first section of this route on the Nickelplate Trail tours the lush landscape alongside Judy Creek. In Edwardsville, the trail runs through the historic district of Leclaire before sending you int...

Edwardsville, IL - Road Biking - length:25.4 mi

Glen Carbon Heritage Trail (Distance: 1.1 mi) Like the other rail trails in Madison County, the Glen Carbon Heritage Trail takes you through a variety of interesting environments. At the beginning, near the village of Glen Carbon, the trail shado...

Maryville, IL - Rail trails - length:12.2 mi

Nickelplate and Quercus Grove Trails Loop (Distance: 1.1 mi) The first section of this route, on the Nickelplate Trail, tours the lushly wooded landscape alongside Judy Creek and passes three different parks situated next to the trail. In Edwardsville the Nicke...

Maryville, IL - Rail trails - length:15.3 mi

Glen Carbon Heritage Bike Trail (Distance: 1.3 mi) The 11-mile Glen Carbon Heritage Trail (a.k.a. the MCT Heritage Bike Trail) is part of more than 85 miles of rail-trails managed by Madison County Transit (MCT), which also runs busses equipped with b...

St. Louis, IL - Rail-Trails - length:11 mi

Horseshoe Lake State Park: Walkers Island Trail (Distance: 7.2 mi) This easy and flat hike forms a loop around the perimeter of Walkers Island. Just minutes from St. Louis, Walkers Island provides rich habitat for birds and other wildlife.

Horseshoe, IL - Hiking - length:3.7 mi

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Sunset Hills Sunset Hills Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6734 yards, par 72 1.7 miles from center of Glen Carbon, Illinois

Stonebridge Stonebridge Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6085 yards, par 71 2.7 miles from center of Glen Carbon, Illinois

Amer. Legion Post American Legion Post Golf Course Public, 9 holes 2652 yards, par 70 3.3 miles from center of Glen Carbon, Illinois

St. Catherine's Village St. Catherine's Village Golf Course Public, 9 holes 2856 yards, par 35 5.9 miles from center of Glen Carbon, Illinois

Arlington Greens Arlington Greens Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6907 yards, par 72 6.0 miles from center of Glen Carbon, Illinois

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