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Volo Bog nature preserve

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Distance
4.28 mi
Elevation gain
98 ft
Technical difficulty
Easy
Elevation loss
98 ft
Max elevation
773 ft
TrailRank 
52
Min elevation
689 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
one hour 40 minutes
Time
2 hours 22 minutes
Coordinates
1220
Uploaded
July 19, 2020
Recorded
July 2020
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near Lakemoor, Illinois (United States)

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Itinerary description

Loops around a natural bog with some pretty unique vegetation. Boardwalk into the marsh is in good shape initially and has great views but fell in disrepair, unfortunately, before you get deeper into the bog. Loop itself is mostly dirt, mown grass and gravel. Can get very wet and muddy in the low lying areas. Bugs were bad in July. Overall great biodiversity and views.

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