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OSM map layer · LineString
40.01, -87.56 · rel 8819658
40.01, -87.56 · rel 8819658
River Ridge Back Pack Trail
A 15,6 km loop walk in Illinois.
Loop walk
start = finish · Illinois
15,6km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Nature
Howards Hollow Seep Nature Preserve
Nature ·
29 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Forest Glen Seep Nature Preserve
Nature ·
244 m off route
11,2 km
72%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
165 m
–
216 m
0 km
7,8 km
15,6 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
199 m elevation
Quarter of the way
193 m elevation
Halfway
182 m elevation
Three quarters
190 m elevation
Finish
199 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
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
River Ridge Back Pack Trail is 15.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, River Ridge Back Pack Trail takes approximately 3h 53min to complete.
Yes, River Ridge Back Pack Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
River Ridge Back Pack Trail starts near coordinates 40.0079, -87.5709.
River Ridge Back Pack Trail is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.