by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 5, 2022 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Shawnee National Forest Bear Branch Trail Guide Shawnee National Forest Bear Branch Trail is a loop trail located in Pope County, Illinois. This trail consists of a 4.5-mile complete loop trail system shared by hikers and horseback riders. This trail has minimal...
by Hiking With Shawn | Mar 31, 2022 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Shawnee National Forest Iron Mountain Hiking Guide Have you ever been to Shawnee National Forest Iron Mountain? No, I don’t mean Iron Furnace, either. Shawnee National Forest Iron Mountain is located between Anna-Jonesboro and Alto Pass here in southern Illinois. This...
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 28, 2021 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Millstone Lake Guide Shawnee National Forest From the Hiking with Shawn Trail Guide Series Millstone Lake is a lake located in rural Pope County near the Village of Simpson, Illinois. The lake is about .2-square miles. Millstone Lake is open all year long, but...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 30, 2021 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Trail 001T Cove Hollow Trail 001T Cove Hollow is a spectacular trail. Most people refer to Cove Hollow as being a trail connected onto Cedar Lake on the west side of the Shawnee National Forest. However, there is another Cove...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 16, 2021 | Illinois State Parks, Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Indian Kitchen Indian Kitchen is a popular gem in the middle of the Lusk Creek Wilderness that is favored by both hikers and equestrians, alike. Indian Kitchen has so many things to see and do and is even packed with a lot of...
by Hiking With Shawn | Oct 8, 2021 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Max Creek Loop Max Creek is an interesting hike for different reasons. Max Creek, the actual creek itself is very scenic and provides a nice view. The trail offers various waterfalls and is a fun hike during different seasons of...
