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.

Fall Colors at Horseshoe Bluff Video

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 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 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 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...

Cedar Pond Mushroom Cabin Video

Cedar Pond Mushroom Cabin Video

Cedar Pond Mushroom Cabin VideoIn this video, we are staying at Cedar Pond Mushroom Cabin located near Stonefort, Illinois. This is a fun Airbnb that offers a true nature experience.What You’ll See in this Video This is what you can expect to see on the Cedar Pond...

Snake Road 2025 Fall Migration Video

Snake Road 2025 Fall Migration Video

Snake Road 2025 Fall Migration VideoThis video contains several trips to LaRue Pine Hills Snake Road during the 2025 fall migration season. Each year, in the spring and in the fall, we visit this road to watch the migration of snakes and other wildlife.What You’ll See...

Stoneface Trail Video Guide

Stoneface Trail Video Guide

Stoneface Trail Video GuideIn this video, we visit the Stoneface Trail in the Fall. Stoneface is located around Eagle Mountain in the Shawnee National Forest, and while we love visiting when it’s covered in snow more than any other time, visiting during fall colors...

One Horse Gap Video Guide

One Horse Gap Video Guide

One Horse Gap Video GuideIn this video, we visit the One Horse Gap area of the Shawnee National Forest. We explore One Horse Gap, Rocky Top overlook, and the Story Cemetery, where a Cherokee woman is buried.What You’ll See at One Horse Gap There is a lot to see when...

Camp Cadiz Road Video Guide

Camp Cadiz Road Video Guide

Camp Cadiz Road Video GuideWe recently hiked a section of the Camp Cadiz Road near Camp Cadiz. We also hiked along an older historical section of the River to River Trail. We got to see quite a bit on this hike and also face quite a few challenges.What You’ll See...

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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