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41.53, -87.64 · rel 12639203
41.53, -87.64 · rel 12639203
OBT-4
32,4 km from start to finish through urban area.
Illinois · 41.53°N ·
87.64°W
32,4km
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 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
1× Nature
Camp Thornton
monument ·
106 m off route
12,3 km
38%
Sweet Woods
Nature ·
143 m off route
12,3 km
38%
Chicago Heights Veterans' Memorial
monument ·
235 m off route
32,4 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-4 is 32.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, OBT-4 takes approximately 8h 4min to complete.
No, OBT-4 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
OBT-4 starts near coordinates 41.5571, -87.5533.
OBT-4 is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
OBT-4 is maintained and managed by Outerbelt Alliance NFP.