River to River Trail
A cross-state trail from the Ohio River to the Mississippi through the rugged Shawnee National Forest.
Route overview
- Region
- Illinois, United States
- Distance
- 160 miles
- Elevation gain
- 10,000 feet
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Recommended duration
- 10 days
- Route type
- Point-to-Point
No permit requirement is currently listed; confirm current rules before departure.
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