Mountain bike trails at Touch of Nature
1206 Touch of Nature Rd, Makanda, IL 62958
Biking
The Trails system offers over 10 miles of multi-use trails for bikers, hikers, and runners only; as well as a Kid’s Terrain Park.
The trail system offers a variety of difficulty levels for users and can be accessed just off of Giant City Road after entering Touch of Nature. The bike trails include 10 miles of beginner and more difficult traditional and mountain bike optimized trails. They are an interconnected system of trails, providing access from a new trailhead at the main entrance outwards. Kid’s Terrain Park includes a pump track, a push bike track, and .25 mile fun loop to introduce kids to riding on trails.
What's happening nearby...

Vulture Fest
Makanda Boardwalk • Oct 18 – Oct 19
Vulture Fest features live music, food, shopping, and art by local artists for purchase.
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Haunted Hollow at Touch of Nature
Touch of Nature • Oct 19 @ 11AM
Free, fall family fun festival returns! The Haunted Hollow provides a perfect Halloween atmosphere for everyone with a balance of laughs and gasps in a safe…
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Midwest Environmental Education Conference at Touch of Nature
Touch of Nature • Nov 13 – Nov 15
The Environmental Education Association of Illinois will hold the Midwest Environmental Education Conference (MEEC), from November 13th to 15th in Makanda, IL. to connect with a…
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