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Illinois
Simmons Creek
7.1 mi
Distance
1,080 ft
Gain
2h 43m
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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Simmons Creek
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 7.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,080 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,080 ft
- Highest point
- 704 ft
- Lowest point
- 411 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
Simmons Creek Trail is a scenic 7.12-mile out-and-back hike through Illinois woodland terrain, following the creek valley with opportunities to observe riparian ecosystems and water features. This moderate trail offers a peaceful retreat into nature with the gentle sound of flowing water as a constant companion. The out-and-back format allows hikers to turn back at any point while enjoying the same beautiful scenery on the return journey.
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