Park your car at the Piasa Park in Alton and get ready to begin your
biking adventure on the Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail! This 20-mile paved
trail runs along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway
from Alton to Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton. With its towering
bluffs and rolling waters of the Mississippi River, this is perhaps one
of the most scenic biking trails in Illinois. The historic village of
Elsah, Clifton Terrace and the town of Grafton are popular rest areas
along the trail. The trail is also popular for walking, jogging and
rollerblading.
Stop at the Alton Visitor's Center to pick up a complete map of Madison County and Southwestern Illinois Bike Trails.
Park your car at the Piasa Park in Alton and get ready to begin your
biking adventure on the Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail! This 20-mile paved
trail runs along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway
from Alton to Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton. With its towering
bluffs and rolling waters of the Mississippi River, this is perhaps one
of the most scenic biking trails in Illinois. The historic village of
Elsah, Clifton Terrace and the town of Grafton are popular rest areas
along the trail. The trail is also popular for walking, jogging and
rollerblading.
Stop at the Alton Visitor's Center to pick up a complete map of Madison County and Southwestern Illinois Bike Trails.
