The best hiking trails in Pope County

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Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Pope County, Illinois. The Sentry Bluff Loop Trail is the most popular trail. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy and medium. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Garden Of the Gods via River to River Trail and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Ghost Dance Trail. The longest trail is the Garden Of the Gods via River to River Trail at 18.7 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Ghost Dance Trail at 938 m. Get off line access to Viewpoint, Peak, Water, and Campsite locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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