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41.67, -87.54 · rel 12626281
41.67, -87.54 · rel 12626281
OBT-3
31,6 km from start to finish through urban area.
Illinois · 41.67°N ·
87.54°W
31,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× monument
Nike Ajax Missile
monument ·
33 m off route
31,6 km
100%
Rainbow Beach Wade-In
monument ·
46 m off route
31,6 km
100%
William Powers Monument
monument ·
120 m off route
31,6 km
100%
50th Anniversary of the Rainbow Division WWI
monument ·
147 m off route
31,6 km
100%
Viertnam War Memorial
monument ·
383 m off route
31,6 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
OBT-3 is 31.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, OBT-3 takes approximately 7h 52min to complete.
No, OBT-3 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
OBT-3 starts near coordinates 41.7662, -87.5631.
OBT-3 is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
OBT-3 is maintained and managed by Outerbelt Alliance NFP.