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Stage 2d: Iron Furnace to Garden of the Gods — River to River Trail

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Stage 2d: Iron Furnace to Garden of the Gods — River to River Trail

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October 27, 2025

Stage 2d: Iron Furnace to Garden of the Gods — River to River Trail

Hard

07:48

28.1km

3.6km/h

560m

420m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Includes an off-grid segment

Navigation instructions may be limited.

After 15.7 km for 310 m

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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20.8 km

High Knob

Highlight • Summit

This is one of the best overlook points along the entirety of the River to River Trail — well worth a quick side trip to visit, or as a destination …

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27.3 km

River to River Trail (Garden of the Gods)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This portion of the River to River Trail wends into the Garden of the Gods — a stunning collection of sandstone formations, sprouting out of the forest as if they …

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28.1 km

Pharaoh Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

This campsite sits just outside one of the most photographed places in Illinois, the undeniably beautiful Garden of the Gods. The campground is walk-in only and first-come, first-serve, with pretty …

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Way Types & Surfaces

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13.3 km

9.55 km

2.69 km

1.22 km

1.15 km

282 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

10.7 km

1.19 km

1.02 km

446 m

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Stage 2d: Iron Furnace to Garden of the Gods — River to River Trail

High Knob

River to River Trail (Garden of the Gods)

Pharaoh Campground

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