by Hiking With Shawn | Oct 2, 2024 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Happy Hollow Trail Guide The Happy Hollow Trail is located at Ferne Clyffe State Park in Johnson County, Illinois. This trail, which is one of the longest and most moderately rugged within the park, is a favorite among hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders. Its...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 14, 2024 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Hawk’s Cave Trail Guide Hawk’s Cave Trail is a short and easy loop trail located in Ferne Clyffe State Park, which is in Goreville, Illinois. The park and the trail are free to visit and hike. The trail features one of the largest natural shelters in the...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jun 26, 2024 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Round Bluff Nature Preserve Guide Round Bluff Nature Preserve is a hiking trail within a protected Illinois Nature Preserve located within Ferne Clyffe State Park in Goreville, Illinois. This is a guide for the trail and area surrounding the nature preserve. See my...
by Hiking With Shawn | Mar 15, 2023 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Bork Falls to Cedar Bluff Hiking Guide Have you ever hiked Bork Falls to Cedar Bluff (or reverse)? If you haven’t yet, and you’re looking for a nice long out-and-back hike, this would be an excellent hiking trip for you to enjoy. This hike is around 10 miles out and...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jan 21, 2023 | Hiking Tips
Giant City versus Ferne Clyffe: Which State Park is Better? Giant City versus Ferne Clyffe – which State Park do you think is better than the other? First, I didn’t make this article to point out what’s wrong with either park. That’s not what I do, and that’s not what...
