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Listed in Native American Heritage Sites, State forest, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures, Woods

• 3226-3744 IL-127
  Cobden, Illinois 62920
• 618-833-4910
• https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.trailoftears.html

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Description

Trail of Tears State Forest in Illinois offers visitors an opportunity to explore local history, regional heritage, and the stories that helped shape the surrounding community. Travelers interested in discovering hidden gems, historical connections, and the character of the Midwest will find this site a worthwhile stop.

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Latitude

37.518027

Longitude

-89.340545

Offerings

Hiking Trails, Picnic Areas, Historic Markers, Camping Sites, Pet Friendly, Restrooms

Activities

Biking, Hiking, Shelters, Picnicking, Bridle Trail, Bicycle Trail, Mountain Bike Trails

Amenities

Picnic tables

Crowd

Family-friendly

Children

Good for kids, Kid-friendly hikes

Parking

Free parking lot, Usually plenty of parking, Gravel parking area

Camping

Both Class C (tent camping with vehicle access) and Class D (backpack) camping sites are available at Trail of Tears State Forest. Some locations have log shelters with adjacent privies. Group camping is available at a few sites.

Trails

Horseback riding is permitted along designated horse trails. Access and trailer parking are available at the equestrian trailhead along the county blacktop road. Horseback use and horse trailer parking is not permitted on or along roads or fire trails (except where those are part of a horse trail), on hiking trails, or anywhere south of the blacktop road.

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USA

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