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1,988 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
505 ft
High Point
20 ft
Altitude change
482 ft
Altitude min
485 ft
Altitude start
505 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-1%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
997 ft
Distance climb
295 ft
Distance down
699 ft
Distance flat

Saltpeter Cave Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
  • Riding Area
    Lusk Creek Wilderness
    Eddyville, Illinois
  • Ref Number
    #486
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking [+]
    • 100 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #161345 in Hiking [+]
    • #316 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,164 in Hiking · Illinois [+]
    • #5 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USF Shawnee NF

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Saltpeter Cave is a 1,988 ft blue difficulty wilderness trail trail located near Eddyville Illinois. Highlights include a cave. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Saltpeter Cave located?
      Saltpeter Cave is located in Lusk Creek Wilderness, Eddyville, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Lusk Creek Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.53565, -88.54647.
      ▼ How hard is Saltpeter Cave?
      Saltpeter Cave is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Saltpeter Cave?
      Saltpeter Cave has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 482 ft to 505 ft.
      ▼ Is Saltpeter Cave a point to point trail?
      Saltpeter Cave is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ How long is Saltpeter Cave?
      Saltpeter Cave is 1,988 ft long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Saltpeter Cave?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Saltpeter Cave. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Saltpeter Cave? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Saltpeter Cave are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Saltpeter Cave?
      Saltpeter Cave is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 4 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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