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...
Rocky Bluff Trail
Listed in Hiking area
Tacoma Lake Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
The Rocky Bluff Trail is a 2.2 mile loop trail located in the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. You do have to have a permit to enjoy this area. A day permit for $2 can be obtained at the new...
Trillium Trail
Listed in Hiking area
2478-2512 Stonefort Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Trillium Trail provides visitors with opportunities to experience the natural beauty of southern Illinois. Each season on Trillium Trail offers something different. In winter, many of the bluffs become visible and unique ice formations appear. In the spring, enjoy wildflowers...
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...
Lirley Trailhead, Cedar Lake, Shawnee National Forest
Listed in Hiking area
1-227 Rowan Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Lirley Trailhead, Cedar Lake, Shawnee National Forest provides 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...
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...
Red Cedar Trail
Listed in Hiking area
248-842 Giant City Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Red Cedar Hiking Trail! Please note that this trail is very rugged and meant for the person wanting a more rustic hiking/camping experience. The Red Cedar is not maintained or walked as frequently as most of the other designated trails...
Indian Creek Trail
Listed in Hiking area
Unnamed Road, Cobden, IL 62920, Cobden, Illinois 62920
The Indian Creek Trail is a premiere place in the park to find moisture-loving tree species like the tulip tree, sycamore, cottonwood, river birch, and black willow. All of these trees grow best in the rich moist soil of stream...
Shelter One Bluff Cave/Waterfall Trail
Listed in Hiking area
2460-2472 Stonefort Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902, Carbondale, Illinois 62902
The area is typically accessed via the Indian Creek Nature Trail (approx. 0.7-mile loop) or a short walk from Shelter 1, allowing hikers to easily explore ancient Native American shelter caves and cross the clear waters of Indian Creek on...
Red Cedar Hiking Trail – Red Cedar Falls
Listed in Hiking area
Giant City Park Rd, Cobden, IL 62920, Cobden, Illinois 62920
Red Cedar Hiking Trail - Visitors can enjoy a leisurely hike while taking in views of the serene Red Cedar Falls, a tranquil waterfall that enhances the scenic experience. The trail caters to all skill levels, providing an inviting escape...
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...
Rocky Bluff Trail
Listed in Hiking area
Tacoma Lake Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
The Rocky Bluff Trail is a 2.2 mile loop trail located in the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. You do have to have a permit to enjoy this area. A day permit for $2 can be obtained at the new...
Trillium Trail
Listed in Hiking area
2478-2512 Stonefort Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Trillium Trail provides visitors with opportunities to experience the natural beauty of southern Illinois. Each season on Trillium Trail offers something different. In winter, many of the bluffs become visible and unique ice formations appear. In the spring, enjoy wildflowers...
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...
Lirley Trailhead, Cedar Lake, Shawnee National Forest
Listed in Hiking area
1-227 Rowan Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Lirley Trailhead, Cedar Lake, Shawnee National Forest provides 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...
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...
Red Cedar Trail
Listed in Hiking area
248-842 Giant City Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Red Cedar Hiking Trail! Please note that this trail is very rugged and meant for the person wanting a more rustic hiking/camping experience. The Red Cedar is not maintained or walked as frequently as most of the other designated trails...
Indian Creek Trail
Listed in Hiking area
Unnamed Road, Cobden, IL 62920, Cobden, Illinois 62920
The Indian Creek Trail is a premiere place in the park to find moisture-loving tree species like the tulip tree, sycamore, cottonwood, river birch, and black willow. All of these trees grow best in the rich moist soil of stream...
Shelter One Bluff Cave/Waterfall Trail
Listed in Hiking area
2460-2472 Stonefort Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902, Carbondale, Illinois 62902
The area is typically accessed via the Indian Creek Nature Trail (approx. 0.7-mile loop) or a short walk from Shelter 1, allowing hikers to easily explore ancient Native American shelter caves and cross the clear waters of Indian Creek on...
Red Cedar Hiking Trail – Red Cedar Falls
Listed in Hiking area
Giant City Park Rd, Cobden, IL 62920, Cobden, Illinois 62920
Red Cedar Hiking Trail - Visitors can enjoy a leisurely hike while taking in views of the serene Red Cedar Falls, a tranquil waterfall that enhances the scenic experience. The trail caters to all skill levels, providing an inviting escape...
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