Sangamon River Overlook – Wooden bench loop from Springfield
Sangamon River Overlook – Wooden bench loop from Springfield
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Sangamon River Overlook – Wooden bench loop from Springfield
03:20
56.7km
290m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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41.1 km
Sangamon River Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
48.4 km
Wooden bench
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
56.2 km
Old State Capitol Springfield
Highlight • Historical Site
Erected in 1837-40, it served as the Illinois state legislature from 1840-1876 until the function moved to the new Illinois State Capitol. Abraham Lincoln announced his candidacy for the presidency here in 1858, and Barack Obama his in 2007.
Abraham Lincoln also served as an MP here in 1840-41 and practiced law here in 1841-60. The Greek Revival style building served as Sangamon County's local courthouse from 1876 to 1966. Due to the close relationship with Abraham Lincoln, the building, which has since been greatly modified, was converted into a museum in the late 1960s in its approximate condition of the mid-19th century. In fact, it was a demolition and new construction as a reconstruction for patriotic museum purposes.
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56.3 km
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Highlight • Historical Site
The city was originally called Calhoun, named after Senator John C. Calhoun. In 1832 it changed its name to Springfield. The area of today's city was settled for the first time around 1818 by whites. Springfield has been the capital of Illinois since 1837. In 1838 the Potawatomi Trail of Death passed through Springfield; it was a forced death march of the Potawatomi Indians.
During the Civil War, Springfield played a significant role for the Northern States. Illinois regiments trained here. Including those who achieved a winning streak between 1861 and 1862 under the leadership of General Grant.
Camp Butler, 11 kilometers northeast of Springfield, was a training camp but also a prisoner of war camp. While business people made money from the soldiers, citizens of the city complained about the misconduct of soldiers off duty. After the war, Springfield became a major railroad hub in the United States. Mining was also the city's largest employer. In 1908 there were racist riots in which seven uninvolved black people were murdered. This crime led to the creation of the NAACP. On March 12, 2006, Springfield was hit by two tornadoes, causing significant devastation.
On February 10, 2007, Senator Barack Obama announced his candidacy in Springfield, on the steps of the Old State Capitol. In 2008 he was elected the first black President of the United States.
Old State Capitol
Abraham Lincoln's home at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. Five structures and sites in Springfield have National Historic Landmark status, including the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Lincoln's Tomb and the Old State Capitol.
The city maintains numerous attractions associated with the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln established a law office here in 1837 with attorney John T. Stuart and was also buried in Springfield.
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56.7 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
28.5 km
15.8 km
11.3 km
760 m
161 m
112 m
Surfaces
38.9 km
17.1 km
571 m
109 m
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