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Illinois
3.2 mi
Distance
759 ft
Gain
1h 19m
Time
An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 16 h ago · oldest 21 d
problem: Agency alerts
13 active alerts in Shawnee National Forest; most severe: McClure Road Closed
USFS21 d ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 93°F / low 75°F, 0% precip — 81/100 for hike
OpenWeather16 h ago
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