The Great Western Trail in Illinois is a 30-mile multi-use trail that runs from Sycamore, IL at its western terminus to Villa Park, IL at its eastern terminus. It is divided into a Western Segment (17.5 miles) and an Eastern Segment (12.5 miles), which can be connected by surface roads (8 miles) for a total distance a bit longer than 38 miles. "The Great Western Trail crosses small streams and wetlands where duck, coot and the Great Blue Heron nest and raise their young. Shrubs, including Dogwood, Blackberry and Hazelnut mingle with the few remaining patches of native prairie.

Classic Colorado 13er sitting at the top of Berthoud Pass. Gentle and rolling uphill with plenty of short technical places 6.24 miles for round trip makes for a speedy yet fun route. . this is usually the last mountain of the Pfiffner traverse. 

BTW, the true summit is the north one!

This section of Sam Houston National Forest offers some great seclusion not terribly far from Houston. You'll follow and cross a number of creeks (ditches when it's been dry) and pass through both pine and hardwood forests. This loop features part of the Lone Star Hiking Trail and much of it is in/bordering the Little Lake Creek Wilderness. It is well maintained and very clearly marked/signed.

This loop can be run bi-directionally. Please specify which direction you ran this route. 

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