Kinkaid Lake Trail
14.3 mi
Distance
961 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 14m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Kinkaid Lake Trail is a point-to-point trail in Jackson County, Illinois. It is 14 miles long. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Ava, Illinois, about 3 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 | 159 ft |
| High point | 1.5 mi | 190 ft |
| End | 14.2 mi | 138 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:
- Ava, IL · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Jackson County, IL
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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