Illinois River National Recreation Trail
Kalmiopsis Wilderness, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon
- Distance
- 44.1 km
- Elev. gain
- 2,497 m
- Start
- Illinois River East Trailhead
- Finish
- Illinois River West Trailhead
A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.
0 km59–1,183 m above sea level44.2 km
Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.
About this distance
Far uses the USDA Forest Service's current GIS total for Illinois River Trail #1161: 27.431 miles (44.1 km) across nine managed segments. The mapped OSM line measures about 28.0 miles, a 2% variance. Point-to-point shape confirmed.
Common questions
- How long is the Illinois River National Recreation Trail?
- The Illinois River National Recreation Trail is 44.1 km (27.4 miles).
- How much elevation gain does the Illinois River National Recreation Trail have?
- The Illinois River National Recreation Trail has about 2,497 m (8,192 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
- Where does the Illinois River National Recreation Trail start and finish?
- The Illinois River National Recreation Trail runs between Illinois River East Trailhead and Illinois River West Trailhead.
- Why do other sources list a different distance for the Illinois River National Recreation Trail?
- Far uses the USDA Forest Service's current GIS total for Illinois River Trail #1161: 27.431 miles (44.1 km) across nine managed segments. The mapped OSM line measures about 28.0 miles, a 2% variance. Point-to-point shape confirmed.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap45.1 km · 2,497 m gain
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Reviewed by a Far curator on August 11, 2026. Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.