Madison County Transit Nickel Plate Trail
For the first part of this 28-mile journey from Pontoon Beach to New Douglas, you will be surrounded by seemingly endless miles of rural farmland, which to be honest, can get a little boring if you are expecting to be entertained during your ride.
Guide Sections
Use Madison County Transit Nickel Plate Trail's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.
Madison County Transit Nickel Plate Trail Details
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For the first part of this 28-mile journey from Pontoon Beach to New Douglas, you will be surrounded by seemingly endless miles of rural farmland, which to be honest, can get a little boring if you are expecting to be entertained during your ride. However, you will soon be thrust into an urban landscape or busy neighborhoods and roadways as you approach Glen Carbon. The area is once-flourishing railway system can still be seen by some of the rail yards and refurbished buildings along the way. Enjoy the interesting landmarks while you can the last bit of the ride is back in farmland until you reach the endpoint in New Douglas.