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Illinois
9.7 mi
Distance
1,205 ft
Gain
3h 50m
Time
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River Ridge Back Pack Trail
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River Ridge Back Pack Trail is a scenic 9.68-mile loop in Illinois that offers backpackers an immersive experience through diverse terrain and natural landscapes. This trail winds through river bottomlands and ridge areas, providing varied elevation changes and opportunities to experience the region's ecological diversity. The loop format allows hikers to explore different sections of the landscape while returning to their starting point.
Trail 5
~34 min drive
A short point-to-point trail in Indiana, perfect for quick outdoor outings.
Trail 3
~34 min drive
Easy 1.58-mile loop trail in Indiana.
Trail 6
~35 min drive
A brief 0.35-mile point-to-point trail in Indiana.
Trail 8
~43 min drive
Short point-to-point trail perfect for a quick Indiana walk.
Trail 7
~43 min drive
Easy loop trail under 1 mile in Indiana.
Trail 4
~44 min drive
Easy 0.80-mile loop trail in Indiana.
Trail 5
~44 min drive
Easy 0.74-mile loop trail in Indiana.
Trail 10
~44 min drive
Quick 1.09-mile point-to-point trail in Indiana.
Trail #3
~53 min drive
Quick 0.61-mile point-to-point trail in Indiana.
Trail #2
~53 min drive
Quick point-to-point trail under a mile in Indiana.
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