Lower Trail
Garden of the Gods Wilderness, Saline County, IL
Out-and-back trail in Garden of the Gods Wilderness, Saline County, IL. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 75 ft (23 m)
- Est. Time
- 30 min
- High point
- 653 ft (199 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Lower Trail
How long is Lower Trail?
Lower Trail is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) long. Most people take about 30 min. It climbs 75 ft (23 m) in total, up to a high point of 653 ft (199 m).
How hard is Lower Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Lower Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
Is Lower Trail good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly.
What can you do on Lower Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Lower Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Lower Trail
- West Bluff Trail Garden of the Gods Wilderness · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Anvil Rock Trail Garden of the Gods Recreation Area · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km)
- R-R Garden Of The Gods Loop Garden of the Gods Wilderness · Hard · 10.2 mi (16.5 km)
- Middle Trail 108K Garden of the Gods Recreation Area · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Observation Trail Garden of the Gods Recreation Area · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- N A Trail Garden of the Gods Wilderness · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.8 km)
- Pharoah Trail Garden of the Gods Recreation Area · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- River to River Segment 2 - Garden of the Gods to Eddyville Shawnee National Forest · Expert · 32.6 mi (52.5 km)
More hikes in Garden of the Gods Wilderness
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