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Illinois
4.9 mi
Distance
664 ft
Gain
1h 48m
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
Zion Church Rd
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Zion Church Rd is a scenic 4.89-mile out-and-back trail in Illinois that follows a rural country road through pastoral landscape. This accessible route offers a peaceful walk through the Illinois countryside, ideal for those seeking a straightforward hiking experience without technical challenges.
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