4.5 mi
Distance
1,578 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 14m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Illinois River Trail is an out-and-back trail in Routt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Jackson County, Colorado. It is 4.5 miles long and gains 1,578 feet. The nearest town is Grand Lake, Colorado, about 12 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,991 ft |
| High point | 2.2 mi | 3,410 ft |
| End | 4.5 mi | 2,991 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Grand Lake, CO · about 12 mi away
- County:
- Jackson County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Routt National Forest · United States Forest Service
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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.
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Illinois River Trailhead
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Jack Creek Trailhead
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South Fork Trailhead
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7.3 mi awayRocky Mountain National Park
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Timber Creek Campground
7.4 mi awayRocky Mountain National Park
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