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Illinois
8.3 mi
Distance
1,031 ft
Gain
3h 4m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Shawnee National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
434
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Trail 434 in Illinois offers an 8.27-mile out-and-back route through the region's natural landscape. This moderate-difficulty hike provides a solid day-trip option for those seeking a balanced challenge with reasonable distance and elevation gain.
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