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Illinois
Lincoln Memorial
1.2 mi
Distance
55 ft
Gain
25 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Shawnee National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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Lincoln Memorial
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 55 ft
- Elevation loss
- 55 ft
- Highest point
- 546 ft
- Lowest point
- 525 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
This short out-and-back trail near Lincoln Memorial offers a quick and accessible walk through historic grounds in Illinois. The 1.17-mile route is perfect for visitors seeking a brief, easy stroll while exploring the area's cultural significance.
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