How long is Apple River Canyon?

2 miles, loop, with about 200 feet of elevation gain — roughly 46 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Apple River Canyon?

It's rated Moderate. limestone bluffs in Illinois’s driftless northwest

Where is Apple River Canyon?

Apple River Canyon is in Illinois. limestone bluffs in Illinois’s driftless northwest

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Moderate

Apple River Canyon

Illinois

Distance2 mi

Est. time~46 min

Elevation gain↗ 200 ft

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Apple River Canyon is a moderate 2-mile loop hike in Illinois with about 200 ft of elevation gain. limestone bluffs in Illinois’s driftless northwest.

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