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...
by Hiking With Shawn | Sep 4, 2021 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Hiking with Shawn’s Ultimate Trail Guide Series: LaRue Pine Hills LaRue Pine Hills is one of my favorite areas to visit throughout all the seasons of the year but especially during the spring and during the fall. LaRue Pine Hills is home to the world-famous Forest...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 23, 2021 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Big H Big H or H-Rock is a natural window/arch feature located in Garden of the Gods Wilderness Area in the Shawnee National Forest. There is a nice 6.3-mile loop (650-foot elevation gain) from the main Observation Trail Day-Use...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 8, 2021 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Cedar Creek Wonders Cedar Creek Wonders is a uniquely presented feature of the Shawnee National Forest located in the more middle section of the Shawnee Purchase Unit. Cedar Creek Wonders is an excellent waterfall chasing spot...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 2, 2021 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Horse Creek Trail Horse Creek Trail is a moderately rugged 5.7-mile loop trail located near McClure, Illinois in Alexander County. This trail is a part of the Shawnee National Forest and is maintained by the Mississippi Springs...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 10, 2021 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Old Stoneface Trail Guide Shawnee National Forest Old Stoneface is a 1.6-mile out and back moderately rugged trail in Saline County, Illinois. Old Stoneface trail features various bluff, rock formations and scenic overlooks. The trail is most known for its main rock...