SALTPETER CAVE
0.4 mile trail near Carrier Mills, Illinois · Shawnee National Forest
Hiking Horses
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Trail facts
- Length
- 0.4 miles
- Open to
- Hiking, Horses
- Surface
- Nat - native material
- Dogs
- Not known yet
- Typical grade
- 0-5%
- Managed by
- Shawnee National Forest
- Trail number
- 486
- Start point
- 37.53568, -88.5463
- County
- Saline County, Illinois
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Camp Cadiz Campground 17 mi away · Directions
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
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Common questions
- How long is SALTPETER CAVE?
- SALTPETER CAVE is about 0.4 miles long based on mapped trail data. That is the length of the mapped trail, not always a round trip.
- Are dogs allowed on SALTPETER CAVE?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on SALTPETER CAVE?
- SALTPETER CAVE is open to hiking and horses, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does SALTPETER CAVE start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 37.53568, -88.5463. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.