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Illinois
Upper Gap
2.8 mi
Distance
658 ft
Gain
41 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.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Upper Gap
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 658 ft
- Elevation loss
- 658 ft
- Highest point
- 783 ft
- Lowest point
- 485 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
Upper Gap is a short out-and-back trail in Illinois offering a quick escape into nature for hikers of all abilities. This 1.91-mile route provides an accessible way to explore the local landscape and enjoy some fresh air without requiring a significant time commitment.
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