
2.3 mi
Distance
361 ft
Elev. Gain
52m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Grassy Creek Trail is a loop trail in Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, in Williamson County, Illinois. It is 2.3 miles long and gains 361 feet. The nearest town is Goreville, Illinois, about 6 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 | 166 ft |
| High point | 1.8 mi | 191 ft |
| End | 2.3 mi | 166 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:
- Goreville, IL · about 6 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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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.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Grassy Creek TrailIn this park
Other trails in Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail

Panther Den Wilderness, Shawnee National Forest
1.9 mi awayMakanda, IL
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Devil's Kitchen Group Campground
2.7 mi awayCrab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Carbondale, IL
USFWS Reservable
Camp Manitowa at Cedar Point
3.3 mi awayCrab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Makanda, IL
Reservable

Little Grassy Lake - Crab Orchard NWR
5.4 mi awayCarbondale, IL
USFWS Reservable
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