ADT - Illinois - I - Seg 3

01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Summit Remote Uncrowded

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02 · The story

What makes this route special

Northern Illinois Seg 3: Bureau to Quad Cities/Mississippi River/Iowa Line

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03 · 1 point along the route

What will you encounter?

1× summit

0 km 123,6 km

Owls Head summit · 191 m off route 97,7 km 79%

04 · Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

elevation range 146 m – 202 m

0 km 61,8 km 123,6 km

05 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

Start

146 m elevation

Quarter of the way

194 m elevation

Halfway

178 m elevation

Three quarters

172 m elevation

Finish

170 m elevation

06 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

ADT - Illinois - I - Seg 2

ADT I2

at 0,0 km

ADT - Illinois - I - Seg 3

ADT I3

at 123,2 km

ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 1

ADT K1

at 123,2 km

07 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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What hikers experienced

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09 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

How long is the ADT - Illinois - I - Seg 3 hiking route?

ADT - Illinois - I - Seg 3 is 123.6 km long.

How long does it take to walk ADT - Illinois - I - Seg 3?

At an average walking pace, ADT - Illinois - I - Seg 3 takes approximately 30h 46min to complete.

Is ADT - Illinois - I - Seg 3 a loop trail?

No, ADT - Illinois - I - Seg 3 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.

What are the start coordinates of ADT - Illinois - I - Seg 3?

ADT - Illinois - I - Seg 3 starts near coordinates 41.2869, -89.3755.

What fitness level is needed for ADT - Illinois - I - Seg 3?

ADT - Illinois - I - Seg 3 is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.

Who maintains the ADT - Illinois - I - Seg 3 trail?

ADT - Illinois - I - Seg 3 is maintained and managed by American Discovery Trail Society.

Is ADT - Illinois - I - Seg 3 part of a larger trail network?

Yes, ADT - Illinois - I - Seg 3 is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.