Start
228 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
37.58, -89.43 · rel 4652182
37.58, -89.43 · rel 4652182
River to River Segment 7 - Alto Pass to Devil's Backbone
34,0 km from start to finish .
Illinois · 37.58°N ·
89.43°W
34,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
32
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1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
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Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
Inspiration Point
viewpoint ·
43 m off route
34,0 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
103 m
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249 m
0 km
17,0 km
34,0 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
214 m elevation
Halfway
212 m elevation
Three quarters
133 m elevation
Finish
107 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 7 - Alto Pass to Devil's Backbone is 34.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, River to River Segment 7 - Alto Pass to Devil's Backbone takes approximately 8h 28min to complete.
No, River to River Segment 7 - Alto Pass to Devil's Backbone is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
River to River Segment 7 - Alto Pass to Devil's Backbone starts near coordinates 37.5702, -89.3176.
River to River Segment 7 - Alto Pass to Devil's Backbone is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.