more stats
2,887 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
00:05:31
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
584 ft
Altitude min
601 ft
Altitude max
586 ft
Altitude start
600 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-1.5%
Grade max
6.4%
Grade min
863 ft
Distance climb
397 ft
Distance down
1,624 ft
Distance flat
00:05:31
Avg time

String Bean Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Touch Of Nature
    Carbondale, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #16742 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #377314 in Trail Running
    • #364478 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #67 in Mountain Biking · Illinois [+]
    • #3,262 in Trail Running
    • #4,558 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

String Bean is a 2,887 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Carbondale Illinois. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7.9 km average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 18.2 km avg distance
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  • 147 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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on Oct 17, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is String Bean located?
      String Bean is located in Touch Of Nature, Carbondale, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Touch Of Nature trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.63321, -89.16723.
      ▼ How hard is String Bean?
      String Bean is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for String Bean?
      String Bean has 15 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 584 ft to 601 ft.
      ▼ Is String Bean a point to point trail?
      String Bean is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is String Bean?
      String Bean is 2,887 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on String Bean?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on String Bean. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride String Bean?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride String Bean are:
      • September (21 activities)
      • June (17 activities)
      • May (14 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access String Bean? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to String Bean are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride String Bean?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride String Bean. The trail is 2,887 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is String Bean?
      String Bean is a very popular trail. There have been 286 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 313 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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