The best hiking trails in Shelby County

location_on Illinois · 5 Hiking Trails

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Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Shelby County, Illinois. The Laskakia River via Chief Illini Trail is the most popular trail. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Laskakia River via Chief Illini Trail and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Rocky Spring Nature Loop Trail. The longest trail is the Chief Illini Trail at 17.4 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Red Fox Loop Trail at 3.3 km. Get off line access to Healthcare, Town, and Shelter locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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