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Illinois
8.0 mi
Distance
1,172 ft
Gain
2h 58m
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
Cedar Creek
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Cedar Creek Trail is a scenic 7.96-mile out-and-back hike through Illinois' natural creek bottomlands. This trail follows the gentle contours along Cedar Creek, offering hikers a chance to experience riparian woodland habitat and peaceful water features. The out-and-back route allows you to explore at your own pace and turn back whenever you choose.
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