DeKalb/Sycamore Trail, DeKalb, IL

DeKalb/Sycamore Trail stretches 6.8 miles between DeKalb and Sycamore, providing a paved, off-road route for walking, cycling, and running. The trail connects residential neighborhoods directly to downtown Sycamore, where residents can access shops, restaurants, and municipal services without driving. Along the route, users pass through flat farmland and wooded corridors, with open views of surrounding fields and occasional tree cover for shade. The path intersects local parks and links to additional trail segments, including connections toward the Kishwaukee River. Street crossings are marked, and lighting exists at major road intersections. Nearby, residents have access to Northern Illinois University facilities, including sports venues and libraries, as well as the DeKalb Public Library and the Sycamore Park District’s recreational programs. The trail’s direct linkage between housing areas, commercial districts, and institutional amenities supports daily transportation and outdoor exercise within city limits.

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Location

City DeKalb

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $5,112

House $268,960

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