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The eleven mile backpack trail is, as far as I have found, the most enjoyable and challenging hiking trail that east central Illinois has to offer. It can be easily done as a day hike or with an overnight stop at East Camp, which I found to be peaceful even with all five sites occupied. If you do backpack camp, easily accessible water sources are somewhat limited later on throughout the trail, so plan ahead and get water early.