Hike the Trail of Twelve Stones
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
The Trail of Twelve Stones is a unique way to review some of the major events in Abraham Lincoln's life. Beginning just east of the Cabin Site Memorial, twelve historic stones area are arranged in chronological order at irregular intervals. Small bronze tablets, located near each stone, briefly explain the events in Lincoln's life associated with each of the memorial stones. Several shaded, stone-bench rest areas are provided for your convenience.
The Trail of Twelve Stones is a unique way to review some of the major events in Abraham Lincoln's life. Beginning just east of the Cabin Site Memorial, twelve historic stones are arranged in chronological order at irregular intervals. Small bronze tablets located near each stone, briefly explain the events in Lincoln's life associated with each of the memorial stones. There are stones from twelve locations beginning with his birthplace in Kentucky and ending with a stone left over from the Lincoln Tomb in Illinois. The trail is 1/2 mile in length and was designed to start at the Living Historical Farm and end near the Pioneer Cemetery.
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10-20 Minutes
The trail is .5 miles with several stone benches allowing the hiker to rest along the way. A trail guide is available at the Memorial Visitor Center.
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Trail surface is compacted creek rock. Average width is 8 feet with a typical grade of 4% (maximum grade is 15%). Cross slope is minimal.
Yes — Pets on a leash are allowed on park trails.
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Trail of Twelve Stones
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