Empire Mine
0.4 mi
Distance
20 ft
Elev. Gain
9m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Empire Mine is a point-to-point trail in Pope County, Illinois. It is 0.4 miles long and gains 20 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Rosiclare, Illinois, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 125 ft |
| End | 0.4 mi | 120 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Rosiclare, IL · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Pope County, IL
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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