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...
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...
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...
River to River Trail Crossing
Listed in Hiking area
3975-4559 S Rocky Comfort Rd, Cobden, IL 62920, Cobden, Illinois 62920
The River to River Trail Crossing near Cobden connects travelers with one of southern Illinois' long-distance hiking routes. Stretching across the state from the Ohio River to the Mississippi River, the trail highlights the rugged beauty, forests, bluffs, and small...
Stonefort Nature Trail
Listed in Hiking area
2368-2380 Stonefort Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Stonefort Nature Trail leads visitors through a fascinating landscape connected to both natural beauty and Native American history. Located within Giant City State Park, the trail offers sandstone formations, wooded scenery, and a chance to explore one of the region's...
Randolph County State Conservation Area
Listed in Hiking area
4301 S Lake Dr, Chester, IL 62233, Chester, Illinois 62233
Randolph County State Conservation Area preserves a large natural landscape near Chester, Illinois, with opportunities for fishing, camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Its location makes it a useful outdoor stop for travelers exploring Mississippi River history, old French settlement areas,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
River to River Trail Crossing
Listed in Hiking area
3975-4559 S Rocky Comfort Rd, Cobden, IL 62920, Cobden, Illinois 62920
The River to River Trail Crossing near Cobden connects travelers with one of southern Illinois' long-distance hiking routes. Stretching across the state from the Ohio River to the Mississippi River, the trail highlights the rugged beauty, forests, bluffs, and small...
Stonefort Nature Trail
Listed in Hiking area
2368-2380 Stonefort Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Stonefort Nature Trail leads visitors through a fascinating landscape connected to both natural beauty and Native American history. Located within Giant City State Park, the trail offers sandstone formations, wooded scenery, and a chance to explore one of the region's...
Randolph County State Conservation Area
Listed in Hiking area
4301 S Lake Dr, Chester, IL 62233, Chester, Illinois 62233
Randolph County State Conservation Area preserves a large natural landscape near Chester, Illinois, with opportunities for fishing, camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Its location makes it a useful outdoor stop for travelers exploring Mississippi River history, old French settlement areas,...
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...
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...
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