Crab Orchard Visitors Station Loop
Carbondale, Illinois
1.0 mi
Distance
125 ft
Elev. Gain
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Crab Orchard Visitors Station Loop is a loop trail in Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, in Williamson County, Illinois. It is 1 mile long and gains 125 feet. The nearest town is Marion, Illinois, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 131 ft |
| High point | 0.6 mi | 143 ft |
| End | 1.0 mi | 131 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service
Source of truth
- Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Marion, IL · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Williamson County, IL
- Jurisdiction:
- Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge · US Fish and Wildlife Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
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In this park
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
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Camp Manitowa at Cedar Point
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