Lower Gap
0.4 mi
Distance
66 ft
Elev. Gain
10m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Lower Gap is a point-to-point trail in Pope County, Illinois. It is 0.4 miles long and gains 66 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Eddyville, Illinois, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 185 ft |
| End | 0.4 mi | 194 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:
- Eddyville, 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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