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Illinois
2.8 mi
Distance
649 ft
Gain
1h 11m
Time
An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 13 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 92°F / low 74°F, 0% precip — 83/100 for hike
OpenWeather13 h ago
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