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Illinois
2.2 mi
Distance
271 ft
Gain
46 min
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
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
487H
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Trail 487H is a short out-and-back hike covering 2.16 miles in Illinois, making it an accessible option for hikers of all experience levels. This trail offers a straightforward out-and-back route that retraces the same path on return, ideal for a quick outdoor excursion.
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