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A densely wooded alternate to the Bluff Trail - West.


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Map Key

0.5

Miles

0.7

KM

96%

Runnable

655' 200 m

High

610' 186 m

Low

48' 15 m

Up

25' 8 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views

Starved Rock State Park is open from dawn to dusk.

Description

The Connecting Trail - French Canyon is a mostly level trail through dense woods that begins off Bluff Trail - West near the lodge parking area and ends back on Bluff Trail - West near the Wildcat Canyon Overlook. Portions of this trail include wooden boardwalks that can be slick when wet.

Contacts

Land Manager: Illinois DNR - Region I

Shared By:

Eric Ashley

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#502

in Illinois

#45,423

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French Canyon.
Jun 13, 2016 near Deer Park, IL
Connecting Trail - French Canyon boardwalk.
Nov 21, 2016 near Deer Park, IL

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