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Illinois
Bald Knob West
1.5 mi
Distance
528 ft
Gain
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Bald Knob West
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- Distance
- 1.5 mi
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- 528 ft
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- Forest Service
About this trail
Bald Knob West is a 2.98-mile out-and-back trail in Illinois managed by the Forest Service. The trail gains 528 feet of elevation.
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