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Summit of Charles Mound.
Near Charles Mound Trail
View from Charles Mound.
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Charles Mound Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A paved easy trail in rural Illinois to reach the state's highest point.
1.1
mi
Distance
262
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Geologically Significant
Access Issues
Access is only granted the first weekends of June, July, August, September and on President's Day Weekend in February. If you are here other than those times, you are trespassing.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.14mi
Distance
262ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,224ft
High Point
958ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Charles Mound is the highest natural point in Illinois at 1,235 feet above sea level. Please note that it is located on private property. Public access is limited to the first weekends of June, July, August, and September. There is no fee to enter on these weekends.

Route Conditions

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