Chief Illini Trail (IL)

Shelby County, Illinois, United States

21.7 miles (34.9 km) · 1,931 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Chief Illini Trail (IL) is a 21.7-mile loop route in Shelby County, Illinois, United States, gaining 1,916 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 85% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	21.7 mi (34.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,931 ft (589 m)
Average gain	89 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	27%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Chief Illini Trail (IL)

How much elevation gain does Chief Illini Trail (IL) have?

Chief Illini Trail (IL) has 1,931 ft (589 m) of elevation gain over 21.7 miles (34.9 km). That averages 89 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Chief Illini Trail (IL)?

The difficulty score for Chief Illini Trail (IL) is 4.5 of 100. That is harder than 39.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.