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MCT Heritage Trail – Tunnel under Route 4 loop from Glen Carbon

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MCT Heritage Trail – Tunnel under Route 4 loop from Glen Carbon

Moderate

4.7

(5400)

9,238

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MCT Heritage Trail – Tunnel under Route 4 loop from Glen Carbon

02:17

51.7km

130m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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After 36.9 km for 414 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.95 km

Heritage Trail East of Glen Carbon

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great trail

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2

13.6 km

MCT Heritage Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The MCT Heritage Trail is a 12.2 mile path that connects the villages of Glen Carbon and Marine. This section of the trail is fully paved and takes you through open fields.

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3

19.4 km

Tunnel under Route 4

Highlight • Bridge

Nice tunnel that takes you under route 4. The MCT Heritage trail has very few road crossings, a there are several tunnels and bridges.

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4

21.2 km

Marine Heritage Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The Marine Heritage Park is a beautiful, green park in Marine. The park has a large lake in the center, a walking trail, playground and large lawn. The park is also a trailhead for the MCT Heritage Trail.

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5

42.6 km

Edwardsville MCT Trails Crossroads

Highlight • Cycleway

Smooth and flat rail trail great for cycling a significant distance, with connections to multiple other trails.

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6

44.3 km

Nickel Plate Trail btw Glen Carbon and Edwardsville

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Like the entire MCT trails network, this is a lot of fun

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B

51.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

16.7 km

610 m

437 m

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.3 km

16.4 km

414 m

360 m

266 m

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