River to River Trail

Shawnee National Forest, Southern Illinois

Distance

257.4 km

Elev. gain

1,967 m

Start

E-Town River Restaurant Parking

Finish

Tower Rock

A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), reviewed against published mileage by Far. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.