Golden Circle Trail Guide A 1.5-mile Hiking Trail located in the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. The Golden Circle Trail is a 1.5-mile lollipop loop starting from the Golden Circle Trailhead in the Shawnee National Forest near Herod, Illinois. This trail...
Hurricane Bluff Trail Guide Have you hiked the Hurricane Bluff Trail near High Knob in the Shawnee National Forest, yet? It’s a great 4ish-mile loop with plenty to see along the way and not too rugged. In this guide, I’ll share everything you need to know about hiking...
Pea Gravel Overlook Trail Guide If you’re looking for a fun backpacking adventure, then let me suggest the Pea Gravel Overlook near Garden of the Gods, In this guide, I’ll share everything you need to know about hiking to and backpacking at the Pea Gravel Overlook in...
Arrow Wood Interpretive Trail Guide Arrow Wood Interpretive Trail is a 0.37-mile lollipop loop trail located within the Giant City State Park near Makanda, Illinois. In this guide, I’ll show you everything you need to know about hiking the Arrow Wood Interpretive...
Wolf Den Hollow Trail Guide The Wolf Den Hollow Trail is a lightly trafficked, moderate 4-mile lollipop loop hiking trail near Cedar Lake in the Shawnee National Forest. In this guide, I’ll show you everything you need to know about hiking the Wolf Den Hollow Trail in...
Hickory Canyons Trail Guide The Hickory Canyons Trail is a 2-mile loop trail system near the town of Farmington, Missouri. The trail is managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and is considered a natural area where foot travel is welcome on designated...