Start
160 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
37.57, -89.07 · rel 4652115
37.57, -89.07 · rel 4652115
River to River Segment 5 - Ferne Clyffe to Giant City
36,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Illinois · 37.57°N ·
89.07°W
36,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
33
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
3× cave
Johnson County High Point
summit ·
85 m off route
7,2 km
20%
Hawk's Cave
cave ·
68 m off route
14,8 km
41%
Panther Den
cave ·
on the route
17,7 km
49%
Buzzard Chimmey Cave
cave ·
193 m off route
17,7 km
49%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
137 m
–
245 m
0 km
18,0 km
36,1 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
237 m elevation
Halfway
208 m elevation
Three quarters
220 m elevation
Finish
215 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
River to River Segment 5 - Ferne Clyffe to Giant City is 36.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, River to River Segment 5 - Ferne Clyffe to Giant City takes approximately 8h 59min to complete.
No, River to River Segment 5 - Ferne Clyffe to Giant City is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
River to River Segment 5 - Ferne Clyffe to Giant City starts near coordinates 37.5381, -88.9847.
River to River Segment 5 - Ferne Clyffe to Giant City is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.