Start
241 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
37.60, -88.39 · rel 8831174
37.60, -88.39 · rel 8831174
Observation Trail
A 0,7 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Illinois.
Loop walk
start = finish · Illinois
0,7km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
26
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× summit
Garden of the Gods
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,7 km
100%
Garden Of the Gods
summit ·
44 m off route
0,7 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
237 m
–
249 m
0 km
0,4 km
0,7 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
244 m elevation
Halfway
247 m elevation
Three quarters
245 m elevation
Finish
242 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Observation Trail is 702 m long.
At an average walking pace, Observation Trail takes approximately 11 min to complete.
Yes, Observation Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Observation Trail starts near coordinates 37.6045, -88.3858.
Observation Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.