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Illinois
Bear Branch
2.8 mi
Distance
381 ft
Gain
1h 5m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Shawnee National Forest
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Bear Branch
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 381 ft
- Elevation loss
- 381 ft
- Highest point
- 581 ft
- Lowest point
- 463 ft
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Permits & access
- Wilderness area
- Lusk Creek Wilderness
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
Bear Branch is a scenic 2.78-mile out-and-back trail in Illinois that follows a creek drainage through mixed woodland terrain. This short, accessible hike offers a peaceful walk along Bear Branch creek with opportunities to observe the natural stream ecology and forest understory. Perfect for a quick nature outing or family hike.
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