Cedar Bluff Fall Colors Video
This time we visit Cedar Bluff in Lick Creek, Illinois. It gives you beautiful views of the Shawnee National Forest, Draper’s Bluff, and Southern Illinois.
What You’ll See in this Video
This is what you can expect to see in this video.
- Amazing fall colors in Southern Illinois
- Tall bluffs and scenic overlooks
- Areas of the tops of the bluffs that aren’t seen that much
Quick Facts About this Video
- Trail Name: Cedar Bluff Trail
- Distance: 2 miles out and back
- Time: 2-3 hours
- Difficulty: Moderate, 400 feet of elevation
- Parking: Google Maps Link
Pro Tip for Hiking at this Location
You can park at the church or at the small trailhead up the hill from the church. Enjoy the bottom of the bluffs, too. There is a lot to see in this area. You could make it really long and hike all the way to Bork Falls and back if you wanted to.
Related Guides for the Area
- Ferne Clyffe State Park by Hiking with Shawn
Before You Go…
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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
