by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 24, 2023 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Eagle Falls Waterfall Hiking Guide Have you ever heard of the Eagle Falls Waterfall? This amazing waterfall is attached to an old trail in the Bell Smith Springs area that is no longer being maintained, likely due to budget cuts. Access to this waterfall is rugged,...
by Hiking With Shawn | Mar 17, 2023 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Abneyville Rock Trail Guide The Abneyville Rock Trail is a short but very remote hiking trail located in the northwestern Shawnee National Forest near Sand Ridge, with the closest city being Murphysboro. The trail is around four miles out-and-back and has roughly 600...
by Hiking With Shawn | Mar 13, 2023 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Lake Glendale Recreation Area Guide Lake Glendale Recreation Area has something for everyone, and it’s located in a central part of the Shawnee National Forest that, gives you easier access to many great areas around the forest and southern Illinois. Lake Glendale is...
by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 23, 2023 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Ranbarger Hiking Trail My recent video features the Ranbarger Hiking Trail within the Shawnee National Forest. This trail is a part of the Bald Knob Wilderness. To access the Ranbarger hiking trail, start at Godwin East. Enter Bald Knob Wilderness Area on the River to...
by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 16, 2023 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Indian Point Trail Guide Indian Point Trail, or the Backpackers Trailhead, is a short trail within Garden of the Gods Wilderness in the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. This is a popular hiking and overnight backpacking trail used throughout the year....
by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 15, 2023 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Illinois Iron Furnace Guide Illinois Iron Furnace isn’t just a nice spot for a picnic on a warm sunny day. It’s the last remaining Iron Furnace in the region. It’s a piece of southern Illinois history worth seeing for yourself. Illinois Iron Furnace is the last iron...
