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Madison County
Alton

Piasa Bird – Sam Vadalabene Trail loop from Alton

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Illinois
Madison County
Alton

Piasa Bird – Sam Vadalabene Trail loop from Alton

Moderate

3.3

(28)

77

riders

Piasa Bird – Sam Vadalabene Trail loop from Alton

03:39

78.7km

230m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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6.89 km

Piasa Bird

Highlight • Monument

The Piasa Bird is a creature from Native American mythology that was painted on the cliffside above the Mississippi River. The original depiction of the Piasa Bird no longer exists, …

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8.12 km

Sam Vadalabene Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Sam Vadalabene Trail is a 20 mile paved trail from Grafton to Alton. The trail follows along the Mississippi and gives you great views of the river. The trail …

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3

30.0 km

Grafton Ferry Pier

Highlight • Rest Area

Come here to take the Grafton Ferry. Also many great restaurants / bars around that area.

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78.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.8 km

7.96 km

5.58 km

5.34 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

38.3 km

921 m

120 m

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Lowest point (130 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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