Route 53 Trail
This is a crushed limestone trail that runs parallel between Route 53 and the bison pasture. From the Iron Bridge Trailhead visitors can walk 1.5 miles (.75 miles from the intersection of this trail with Henslow Trail) to an overlook with two scopes and concrete benches. When the trail is complete it will run from Iron Bridge Trailhead to the Welcome Center.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
09150016
Trail Type
Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.
General Information
January 1 - December 31
Getting There
Directions
From the Midewin Welcome Center
- Turn right/north onto Route 53
- Travel north on Route 53 for 2.4 miles.
- Turn right/east onto the gravel road to the parking area and trailhead
