Lake Glendale Trail
Illinois
Free — you'll pick up right here.
3.1 mi
Distance
21 ft
Gain
1h 29m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 17 h ago · oldest 17 h
problem: Agency alerts
12 active alerts in Shawnee National Forest; most severe: McClure Road Closed
USFSPosted May 12, 2025 · checked 17 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 85°F / low 67°F, 0% precip — 92/100 for hike
OpenWeather17 h ago
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Lake Glendale Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 21 ft
- Elevation loss
- 940 ft
- Highest point
- 435 ft
- Lowest point
- 412 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
Lake Glendale Trail is a 3.06-mile loop in Illinois with 940 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail follows a loop route and is managed by the Forest Service.
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