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River to River Trail

River to River Trail
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Elizabethtown Illinois 62931

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lat: 37.4450255 long: -88.3046186
Head out on this 151.8-mile point-to-point trail near Elizabethtown, Illinois. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 59 h 13 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Trail starts at Elizabethtown on the Ohio River and ends at Devil’s Backbone on the Mississippi River. Great way to experience the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. Passes through Plains, Bluffs, Bayous, and upland Forest. Beautiful scenery and lots of wildlife. Terrain is between easy to difficult. Multiple elevation changes throughout the trip.
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Historic Rose Hotel
Historic Rose Hotel

Historic Rose Hotel, Main Street, Elizabethtown, IL, USA
Distance: 0.02 mi (straight line)

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Tower Rock Campground (Illinois)
Tower Rock Campground (Illinois)

Tower Rock Campground, Shawnee National Forest, Tower Rock Road, Elizabethtown, IL, USA
Distance: 4.04 mi (straight line)

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Cave-in-Rock State Park
Cave-in-Rock State Park

Cave-In-Rock State Park, New State Park Rd, Cave-In-Rock, IL, USA
Distance: 8.36 mi (straight line)

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Golconda Historic District
Golconda Historic District

Golconda Historic District, East Main Street, Golconda, IL, USA
Distance: 11.23 mi (straight line)

Cultural Districts

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Alexander Buel House
Alexander Buel House

Buel House State Historic Site, Columbus Avenue, Golconda, IL, USA
Distance: 11.33 mi (straight line)

General History

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Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods

Picnic Rd, Herod, IL 62947, USA
Distance: 11.87 mi (straight line)

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The Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum
The Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum

Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum, North Walker Street, Marion, KY, USA
Distance: 14.58 mi (straight line)

Museums and Interpretive Centers Shopping

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Old Shawneetown, Illinois
Old Shawneetown, Illinois

Old Shawneetown, IL, USA
Distance: 19.69 mi (straight line)

General History

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Illinois Ohio River Valley self-guided tour
Illinois Ohio River Valley self-guided tour

Equality, IL, USA
Distance: 20.07 mi (straight line)

Guided Tours Other

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Dixon Springs State Park
Dixon Springs State Park

Dixon Springs State Park, Illinois 146, Golconda, IL, USA
Distance: 20.34 mi (straight line)

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Gower House Historic Site
Gower House Historic Site

Gower House Historic Site, North Court Street, Smithland, KY, USA
Distance: 21.59 mi (straight line)

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Peony Hill Farm
Peony Hill Farm

Peony Hill Farm, Zola Road, Harrisburg, IL, USA
Distance: 21.90 mi (straight line)

Outdoor Experiences Shopping Farms

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Shawnee Hills Country Club
Shawnee Hills Country Club

Shawnee Hills Country Club, Shawnee Hills Road, Harrisburg, IL, USA
Distance: 22.67 mi (straight line)

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Saline County Area Museum
Saline County Area Museum

Saline County Area Museum (Saline Creek Pioneer Village and Museum), South Feazel Street, Harrisburg, IL, USA
Distance: 23.28 mi (straight line)

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Angi’s Eats and Sweets
Angi’s Eats and Sweets

Angi's Eats & Sweets, Raymond Street, Harrisburg, IL, USA
Distance: 23.58 mi (straight line)

Food and Drinks

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Morello’s Restaurant & Catering
Morello’s Restaurant & Catering

Morello's Restaurant & Catering, East Poplar Street, Harrisburg, IL, USA
Distance: 23.96 mi (straight line)

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Shawnee Hills Antique Mall
Shawnee Hills Antique Mall

Shawnee Hills Antique Mall, Veterans Drive, Harrisburg, IL, USA
Distance: 24.32 mi (straight line)

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The Bar-B-Q Barn
The Bar-B-Q Barn

Bar-B-Q Barn, North Main Street, Harrisburg, IL, USA
Distance: 24.34 mi (straight line)

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