0.5 mi
Distance
141 ft
Elev. Gain
11m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Garden of the Gods Observation Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 248 ft |
| High point | 0.4 mi | 252 ft |
| End | 0.5 mi | 248 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Equality, IL · about 9 mi away
- County:
- Saline County, IL
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Highlights
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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.
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Pharoah - Garden of the Gods Rec Area Campground
0.3 mi awayShawnee National Forest
Herod, IL
Shawnee National Forest Dispersed - Garden of the Gods
1.1 mi awayHarrisburg, IL
Pricing varies — check with the operatorNational Forest
Saline County State Conservation Area - Glen O Jones Lake
6 mi awayEquality, IL
Pricing varies — check with the operator
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