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41.63, -87.81 · rel 12649192
41.63, -87.81 · rel 12649192
OBT-5
57,7 km from start to finish through urban area.
Illinois · 41.63°N ·
87.81°W
57,7km
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
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02 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× monument
3× Nature
Pulaski Woods
monument ·
80 m off route
57,7 km
100%
Tinley Creek Woods
Nature ·
365 m off route
57,7 km
100%
Chicago Pile 1 Site A
monument ·
406 m off route
57,7 km
100%
Paddock Woods
Nature ·
421 m off route
57,7 km
100%
Swallow Cliff Woods North
Nature ·
439 m off route
57,7 km
100%
The Worker
monument ·
464 m off route
57,7 km
100%
Willow Springs Honor Roll
monument ·
471 m off route
57,7 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-5 is 57.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, OBT-5 takes approximately 14h 21min to complete.
No, OBT-5 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
OBT-5 starts near coordinates 41.5289, -87.719.
OBT-5 is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
OBT-5 is maintained and managed by Outerbelt Alliance NFP.