Shawnee National Forest, Illinois, United States
20.0 miles (32.2 km) · 1,106 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
River to River Segment 7 - Alto Pass to Devil's Backbone covers 20.0 miles across Shawnee National Forest, Illinois, United States. Runners face 1,106 feet of climbing with 1,485 feet of loss. Elevation gain averages 59 feet per mile. The course is 89% 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 4.1 puts it in the top 66.08% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Illinois adventures.
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