Long Prarie Trail - Eastern Trailhead - Rails to Trails on Waymarking.com

The Long Prairie Trail crosses Boone County. The eastern terminus of the trail is at the Boone/McHenry County line. The trail traverses the county through the villages of Capron, Poplar Grove, and Caledonia. The western terminus of the trail is at McMichael Road in Winnebago County. Access the trail can be had from all three villages and the eastern terminus. Parking lots are available at these four locations.

The following description is from the Boone County Conservation District which maintains and operates the trail:

The Long Prairie Trail (LPT) bisects northern Boone County by running from the Boone/McHenry County line through the villages of Capron, Poplar Grove, and Caledonia to McMichael Road in Winnebago County. To access the trail, parking lots are provided in all three villages and at the trail's intersection with the Boone/McHenry County Line Road.

Country: United States State/Province/etc.: Illinois Trail Start (town): East of Capron, in Boone County (Boone/McHenry County line) Trail Finish (town): West of Caledonia (McMichael Road in Winnebago County) Trail Length: 14 Trail Surface: Paved Fees: no Internet Link(s): http://www.boonecountyconservationdistrict.org/longprairie.htm Pack Animals Allowed: Not Listed Rail-to-Trail Sign: Not listed

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