Shawnee National Forest Trail Guides
With over 400 miles of hiking trails, this is your one-stop resource for getting the most accurately updated free Shawnee National Forest Trail Guides on the internet!
Latest Shawnee National Forest Trail Guides
Check out my Shawnee National Forest Trail Guides below. There are over 50 guides, and I try to get a new one out as much as I can.
Hurricane Bluff Trail Guide
Hurricane Bluff Trail GuideHave 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
Pea Gravel Overlook Trail GuideIf 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...
Wolf Den Hollow Trail Guide
Wolf Den Hollow Trail GuideThe 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...
Pea Gravel Overlook Backpacking Adventure Video
Pea Gravel Overlook Backpacking Adventure VideoIn this video, we hike to Pea Gravel Overlook in the Shawnee National Forest for a backpacking trip. We camp, cook, and enjoy the beautiful scenery the Shawnee National Forest has to offer.What You’ll See IN THIS VIDEO...
Hurricane Bluff Video Guide
Hurricane Bluff Video GuideIn this video, we join some friends for a hike around Hurricane Bluff in the Shawnee National Forest. This trail has a lot to see and is located near High Knob in Southern Illinois.What You’ll See At Hurricane Bluff This is what you can...
Fall Colors at Horseshoe Bluff Video
Fall Colors at Horseshoe Bluff VideoIn 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...
New Trail at Garden of the Gods Video
New Trail at Garden of the Gods VideoIn this video, we find a new trail within Garden of the Gods Wilderness in the Shawnee National Forest. We had to go off trail to eventually find this new trail, but it was worth it because we saw a lot of cool stuff.What You’ll...
Bluffage Hunting at Wolfden Hollow Video
Bluffage Hunting at Wolfden Hollow VideoIn this video, we return to Wolfden Hollow in the Shawnee National Forest at Cedar Lake to look for bluffage. It rains on us the entire time and it’s cold, but we still find a lot of cool sights to share.What You’ll See in this...
Bushwhacking Across the Creek from Owl Bluff Video
Bushwhacking Across the Creek from Owl Bluff VideoIn this video, we travel to an area across Lusk Creek from the bottom of the Owl Bluff to bushwhack. We do this to find an old trail, squeeze rocks, bluffage, and more.What You’ll See in this Video This is what you can...
These Shawnee National Forest Trail Guides are created based on my experience using the trails. In no way am I guaranteeing accurate and updated information. If you spot an error or a mistake, please get in touch with me with the trail name and mistake, and I’ll do my best to correct it. These Shawnee National Forest Trail Guides are provided for free and for educational and entertainment purposes. Please exercise caution and always put safety first before recreating on any of the trails that I create guides for. If you have additional questions about an area, please get in touch with me, and I’ll do what I can to answer them.
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