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This information is a public record of the 2002 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Lower Cache River Trail

State Backcountry Trail Water Trail (other)
  • Length
    3 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back

This 3-mile paddling trail is the result of a partnership between Illinois DNR, US Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Nature Conservancy to preserve, restore, and manage a 60,000-acre complex of wetlands. The trail and surrounding area contains true southern swamps, 100 state-threatened or endangered plant and animal species, and 11 state champion trees

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Canoe/boat launch at river trail. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
Canoe/boat launch at river trail. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
Yes! This is in Illinois. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
Yes! This is in Illinois. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
Wood Duck nesting box. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
Wood Duck nesting box. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
Swamp side trail. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
Swamp side trail. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
Lower Cache information sign. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
Lower Cache information sign. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
Reflections. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
Reflections. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
Winter ramp. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
Winter ramp. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
National Natural Landmark marker. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
National Natural Landmark marker. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
  • Canoe/boat launch at river trail. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
  • Canoe/boat launch at river trail. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
  • Yes! This is in Illinois. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
  • Wood Duck nesting box. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
  • Swamp side trail. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
  • Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
  • Lower Cache information sign. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
  • Reflections. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
  • Winter ramp. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
  • Photo by Jonathan Voelz.

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Location: Cache River State Park Natural Area

  • States: Illinois
  • Counties: Johnson, Pulaski

This 3-mile paddling trail is the result of a partnership between Illinois DNR, the US Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Nature Conservancy to preserve, restore, and manage a 60,000-acre complex of wetlands. The trail and surrounding area contain true southern swamps, 100 state-threatened or endangered plant and animal species, and 11 state champion trees, including the State Champion Bald Cypress Tree, which is more than 1000 years old.

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Allowed Uses:

Boating, human-powered Hiking/Walking

Public Contact

Jim Waycuilis
Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources
930 Sunflower Ln.
Belknap, IL 62908
[email protected] • (618) 634-9678
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  • Elevation (low): --
  • Elevation (high): --
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Boardwalk
  • Surfaces (additional): --
  • Tread Width (average): 0"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): --
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  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
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  • Certified as an NRT
    May 31, 2002
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