12.2 mi
Distance
2,382 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 43m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Panther's Den Trailhead 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.
US Fish and Wildlife Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 216 ft |
| High point | 1.2 mi | 235 ft |
| End | 12.2 mi | 216 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:
- Makanda, IL · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Union 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 Panther's Den Trailhead
In this park
Other trails in Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Panther Den Wilderness, Shawnee National Forest
2.3 mi awayMakanda, IL
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
Camp Manitowa at Cedar Point
2.4 mi awayCrab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Makanda, IL
Reservable
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Devil's Kitchen Group Campground
3.6 mi awayCrab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Carbondale, IL
USFWS Reservable
Little Grassy Lake - Crab Orchard NWR
4.2 mi awayCarbondale, IL
USFWS Reservable
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