Gum Ridge
Illinois
Free — you'll pick up right here.
1.4 mi
Distance
123 ft
Gain
31 min
Time
No verdict for this trail
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside Shawnee National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
Nobody's filed a report here yet — be the first.
Why you'll love it
Here's your day, mapped
Gum Ridge
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Meals
Gear for the day
Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 123 ft
- Elevation loss
- 123 ft
- Highest point
- 615 ft
- Lowest point
- 594 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
Trail 392 is a short out-and-back hike in Illinois offering a quick outdoor escape for hikers of all abilities. This 1.36-mile route provides an accessible way to explore the local landscape and enjoy some fresh air without requiring a significant time commitment.
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