Hiking AroundHike Southern Illinois
Hiking around Southern Illinois!Explore Southern Illinois by foot trail! Pick a trail for day hiking or a weekend backpack adventure in Southern Illinois. Here are just a few trails that will get you off the beaten track while walking Southern Illinois! Visit local Ranger offices for free maps to the Shawnee. The Forest Service Rangers might have a suggestion or two as well. |
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| Hidden Springs Ranger Dist Office 602 N. First Street Vienna, Illinois 62995 Front Desk: (618) 658-2111 FAX: (618) 658-2071 Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8-4:30 |
Murphysboro Work Center Ranger Office 2221 Walnut Street Murphysboro, Illinois 62966 Front Desk: (618) 687-1731 FAX: (618) 687-1726 Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8-4:30 |
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| Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District Office 521 N. Main Street Jonesboro, Illinois 62952 Front Desk: (618) 833-8576 FAX: (618) 833-3693 Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8-4:30 |
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| Giant City State Park Trillium Trail Makanda IL A fantastic trail through the bluffs, cliffs and cave areas of the Shawnee Hills! Many rare plants for observation. Maybe you will see one of the rare and endangered golden mice! |
Beall Woods State Park Mt. Carmel, IL 618-298-2442 Awesome scenery abounds on the many scenic hiking trails that wind through the dense forest here! |
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| Garden of the Gods Shawnee National Forest 618-253-7114 Observation trail and handicapped accessible walkway provide great views of bluffs and Shawnee Hills. Lower trail loops among rock formations such as Mushroom Rock and Noah's Ark! |
River to River Trail For more information contact 618-253-7114 Hike or horse ride for up to 138 miles from Battery Rock on the Ohio River to Grand Tower on the Mississippi River. The trail offers various options for entry and exit. |
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| Little Grand Canyon 8 miles S. of Murphysboro, IL For more information call 618-253-7114 The name says it all, just under 4 miles of rough trail in a deep canyon offers a great ability to experience the deep forest and it's wildlife! |
Ferne Clyffe State Park Rte 37 just S. of Goreville 618-995-2411 Starting point for several trails including the Happy Hollow Trail, Hawks Cave Trail and Big Rocky Hollow Trail to name a few! |
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| Mary's River Covered Bridge Rt.
150/ Old Plank Road Chester, Il 618-826-5000 x221 One of the few remaining covered bridges in S. Illinois, this 90 foot span is over 146 years old! A great place for a leisurely stroll. While in Chester, visit the statue of "Popeye"! |
Giant City State Park McKanda, IL So many trails here, you don't know where to begin. Just begin! For more information stop in at any Ranger Station above or call the Lodge, they are friendly! Giant City Lodge 460 Giant City Lodge Road Makanda, IL 62958 618-457-4921 |
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| Quetil Trail Nature Walk Shawnee
National Forest Alto Pass, IL 800-248-4373 Another rail bed turned into peaceful country trail! What used to be a narrow gauge rail is now a short 1/2 trail with some access for handicapped. |
Belle Smith Springs McCormick, IL Shawnee National Forest 618-699-6637 Visit these famous cold springs and view a spectacular natural stone bridge. This is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
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| Carlyle Lake Hwy 50 and Hwy 127 Carlyle, IL 618-594-2484 This lake offers many nature interpretive areas that have trails for hikers and horse riders. A stroll across the dam offers a great view of Illinois largest lake! |
Tunnel Hill State Trial 618-995-2177 15 miles of trails on sections of an old railroad bed. Scenery includes bluffs, valleys, and nice forest views. Open trail is between Harrisburg and Carrier Mills, or Tunnel Hill and Vienna |
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| Rim Rock National Recreational
Trail Pounds Hollow Lake Shawnee National Forest 800-699-6637 Southeast of Harrisburg offer a portal to an outdoor paradise! This five mile trial begins at the lake and will loop you back! |
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