Cedar Lake Trail Access
Listed in Hiking area
Boat Dock Road, Alto Pass, IL 62905, Alto Pass, Illinois 62905
The shores of this 1,750-acre lake is lined with forests and colorful bluffs. National forest land encompasses the south end of the lake and provides one of the most tranquil water settings in the Shawnee National Forest.
Cedar Lake Trailhead
Listed in Hiking area
2-740 Boat Dock Rd, Pomona, IL 62975, Pomona, Illinois 62975
Three trailheads provide access to the Cedar Lake trail system. For the perfect day-hike, try either Cove Hollow trail or Little Cedar Lake loop trail. Both feature spectacular scenic overlooks, views of the lake, rock shelters and sandstone bluffs. For...
Columbus-Belmont State Park
350 Park Rd, Columbus, Kentucky 42032
Columbus-Belmont State Park 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...
Crosley Fish and Wildlife Area
Listed in Hiking area, State park
2010 IN-3, North Vernon, IN 47265, North Vernon, Indiana 47265
Crosley Fish & Wildlife Area is made up of 4,288 acres of rolling hills, ponds, and the Muscatatuck River. Approximately 80% of the property is wooded. Most of the terrain is covered with steep to gently rolling hills. About 7...
Devil’s Standtable Nature Trail
Listed in Hiking area
Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Devil's Standtable Nature Trail leads visitors into one of the most scenic areas of Giant City State Park. The trail features dramatic sandstone formations, forested paths, and the kind of natural beauty that makes southern Illinois a favorite stop for...
Dixon Springs State Park
Listed in Hiking area, Native American Heritage Sites, State Parks, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
982 IL. 146, Golconda, Illinois 62938
Dixon Springs State Park 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...
Garden of the Gods
Listed in Hiking area, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
Shawnee Forest Rd, Herod, Illinois 62947
Garden of the Gods is one of the most photographed locations in Shawnee National Forest. Visitors can enjoy dramatic rock formations, scenic overlooks, and some of the most spectacular views in southern Illinois.
Giant City Nature Trail
Listed in Hiking area
1-245 Giant City Rd, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Giant City Nature Trail winds through towering sandstone formations and forested landscapes within Giant City State Park. It remains one of southern Illinois' most popular hikes for visitors seeking both natural beauty and geological wonders.
Harmony Trail
Listed in Hiking area
Pigeon Creek Rd, Carterville, IL 62918, Carterville, Illinois 62918
Harmony Trail - Explore this 0.9-mile loop trail near Carterville, Illinois. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 17 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while...
Hemlock Cliffs in Southern Indiana
Listed in Hiking area, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
National Forest Rd, English, Indiana 47118
Hemlock Cliffs in Southern Indiana 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...
Cedar Lake Trail Access
Listed in Hiking area
Boat Dock Road, Alto Pass, IL 62905, Alto Pass, Illinois 62905
The shores of this 1,750-acre lake is lined with forests and colorful bluffs. National forest land encompasses the south end of the lake and provides one of the most tranquil water settings in the Shawnee National Forest.
Cedar Lake Trailhead
Listed in Hiking area
2-740 Boat Dock Rd, Pomona, IL 62975, Pomona, Illinois 62975
Three trailheads provide access to the Cedar Lake trail system. For the perfect day-hike, try either Cove Hollow trail or Little Cedar Lake loop trail. Both feature spectacular scenic overlooks, views of the lake, rock shelters and sandstone bluffs. For...
Columbus-Belmont State Park
350 Park Rd, Columbus, Kentucky 42032
Columbus-Belmont State Park 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...
Crosley Fish and Wildlife Area
Listed in Hiking area, State park
2010 IN-3, North Vernon, IN 47265, North Vernon, Indiana 47265
Crosley Fish & Wildlife Area is made up of 4,288 acres of rolling hills, ponds, and the Muscatatuck River. Approximately 80% of the property is wooded. Most of the terrain is covered with steep to gently rolling hills. About 7...
Devil’s Standtable Nature Trail
Listed in Hiking area
Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Devil's Standtable Nature Trail leads visitors into one of the most scenic areas of Giant City State Park. The trail features dramatic sandstone formations, forested paths, and the kind of natural beauty that makes southern Illinois a favorite stop for...
Dixon Springs State Park
Listed in Hiking area, Native American Heritage Sites, State Parks, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
982 IL. 146, Golconda, Illinois 62938
Dixon Springs State Park 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...
Garden of the Gods
Listed in Hiking area, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
Shawnee Forest Rd, Herod, Illinois 62947
Garden of the Gods is one of the most photographed locations in Shawnee National Forest. Visitors can enjoy dramatic rock formations, scenic overlooks, and some of the most spectacular views in southern Illinois.
Giant City Nature Trail
Listed in Hiking area
1-245 Giant City Rd, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Giant City Nature Trail winds through towering sandstone formations and forested landscapes within Giant City State Park. It remains one of southern Illinois' most popular hikes for visitors seeking both natural beauty and geological wonders.
Harmony Trail
Listed in Hiking area
Pigeon Creek Rd, Carterville, IL 62918, Carterville, Illinois 62918
Harmony Trail - Explore this 0.9-mile loop trail near Carterville, Illinois. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 17 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while...
Hemlock Cliffs in Southern Indiana
Listed in Hiking area, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
National Forest Rd, English, Indiana 47118
Hemlock Cliffs in Southern Indiana 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...
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