Indian Point Trail Video Guide
Indian Point Trail is located within the Garden of the Gods Wilderness in the Shawnee National Forest near Herod, Illinois. This lollipop loop hiker-only trail will give you some of the most amazing views of the wilderness and the Shawnee National Forest in just a few miles of hiking.
What You’ll See on the Indian Point Trail Video Guide
This is what you can expect to see on the Indian Point Trail Video Guide.
- Scenic bluffs, natural shelters, and rock formations.
- Amazing overlooks of the Garden of the Gods Wilderness.
- A car/bike/horse-free hiking only trail that you can camp along.
Quick Facts About Indian Point Trail
- Trail Name: Indian Point Trail
- Distance: 2.1 miles
- Time: 1.5 hours
- Difficulty: Moderately Rugged
- Parking: Google Maps Link
- Map/App: All Trails
Pro Tip for Hiking at Indian Point Trail
Rattlesnakes occur here during the warm months. You can camp overnight along this trail, as it is in the wilderness. It’s best to visit this trail during non-leaf months, as you can see everything better, and there is less of a threat of encountering snakes unless you want to encounter them like we do.
Related Guides for the Indian Point Trail
- Indian Point Trail Guide by Hiking with Shawn
- Indian Point Trail Information by the US Forest Service
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Shawn Gossman
Founder, Hiking with Shawn
Howdy folks! My name is Shawn Gossman and I founded Hiking with Shawn. I’m an avid hiker, cyclist and outdoorsman here in the Shawnee National Forest. I was born and raised in Southern Illinois and never want to leave. Click here to learn more about Shawn Gossman
