Fall Colors at Horseshoe Bluff Video

In this video, we make the rugged hike to Horseshoe Bluff in the Shawnee National Forest to see fall colors. It was a great idea because we got to see beautiful fall colors, awesome bluffage, and other scenic views.

What You’ll See on This Video

This is what you can expect to see in this video.

• Fall colors over Horseshoe Bend around an old ox-bow lake that used to be a part of the Big Muddy River
• Bluffage walking around Horseshoe Bluff which is south of Little Grand Canyon
• A beautiful and scenic part of the Big Muddy River where the river snakes through the Shawnee National Forest

Quick Facts About This Area

• Trail Name: Horseshoe Bluff
• Distance: 6+ Miles
• Time: 4+ Hours
• Difficulty: Rugged
• Parking: Google Maps Link

Pro Tip for Hiking in This Area

Don’t visit during the warm and hot months. The trail will be hard to hike (unmaintained) and you will likely run into venomous snakes including rattlesnakes. Leaf-off is the absolute best time to visit this very rugged area.

Related Guides for This Area

• Horseshoe Bluff Video by Hiking with Shawn
• Another Horseshoe Bluff Video by Hiking with Shawn

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