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Gentle series of singletrack loops through pine forests and and along side a small lake.


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0.6

Miles

0.9

KM

Singletrack

659' 201 m

High

606' 185 m

Low

63' 19 m

Up

35' 11 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Allowed

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Trails are closed after rain events and whenever muddy conditions persist. This loop is adjacent to private property and university experimental areas. Stick to the established trail in this area.

Need to Know

These loops tend to stay wet after rain, do not ride in when muddy. Check the Touch of Nature Website and Facebook page for closure details.

Description

The Beans are easy fun riding through the pine stands. Terrain is mostly flat with two small berms as the only features to be found. Corridor is fairly wide with some small trees tight in to the trail. Great section of trail for beginners to get their legs or to just add some easy mileage to a longer ride.

Enter the connector from Giant City Rd., cross the bridge on the access road and bank right, continuing on the connector. Turn right at the next Y and you are on the Beans. This section of trail flows through the woods and spits you back out at the intersection of Beaver Fever, the Beans, and the connector to the Catalyst Loop. Look for signage or obvious trail if you find yourself turned around.

Contacts

Local Club: SMBA

Land Manager: Touch of Nature Environmental Center

Shared By:

Isaiah Tanner

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#145

in Illinois

#14,340

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One of two berms on the northwest corner of these loops.
Apr 19, 2021 near Carbondale, IL
Beaver sign just beside the wide, well groomed trail corridor.
Apr 14, 2021 near Carbondale, IL

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