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Illinois
5.1 mi
Distance
588 ft
Gain
1h 55m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Shawnee National Forest
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Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Hart Creek
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Hart Creek Trail is a scenic 5.14-mile out-and-back route through Illinois that follows the creek corridor with mixed woodland and riparian habitat. This trail offers a peaceful escape into nature with the gentle sound of flowing water and diverse plant life along the streamside path. The out-and-back format makes it easy to turn back at any point while enjoying the natural beauty of Hart Creek.
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