Shawnee National Forest, Illinois, United States
20.8 miles (33.5 km) · 2,034 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
River to River Segment 5 - Ferne Clyffe to Giant City covers 20.8 miles across Shawnee National Forest, Illinois, United States. Runners face 2,034 feet of climbing with 1,888 feet of loss. Elevation gain averages 101 feet per mile. The course is 83% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. The course features hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 6.3 puts it in the top 53.07% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Illinois adventures.
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