Ferne Clyffe State Park

High Ridge Trail & River To River Trail

2.7 mi · ▲ 295 ft · 1 hr 3 min

High Ridge Trail & River To River Trail is a 2.7-mile out-and-back in Ferne Clyffe State Park near Elvira, IL. It climbs 295 ft. It scores 38/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi509 – 669 ft2.7 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: River To River Trail 37.54168, -89.02200
Nearest town Elvira, IL

Directions

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High Ridge Trail & River To River Trail

2.7 mi · ▲ 295 ft · 1 hr 3 min

Elevation 507–669 ft

Out & Back · Ferne Clyffe State Park

Trailhead: River To River Trail · 37.54168, -89.02200

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:43 AM · sunset 6:58 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on River To River Trail, heading SW.
  2. 0.1 miSharp right onto High Ridge Trail, heading NW.
  3. 1.2 miReach River To River Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  4. 1.2 miSharp left onto River To River Trail, heading N.
  5. 0.1 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Weather

Sunrise 6:43 AMSunset 6:58 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.7 mi in (~21 min). Leave by 6:17 PM for the 6:58 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead