by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 14, 2023 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Giant City Red Cedar Trail Guide Giant City Red Cedar Trail is the longest hiking trail within Giant City State Park. It is commonly used by hikers, backpackers, trail runners, birders, and nature watchers. Getting to Giant City Red Cedar Trail is easy. The trail is...
by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 7, 2023 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Giant City Indian Creek Trail Guide Giant City Indian Creek Trail is a short but scenic hike that is often overlooked by many people enjoying a visit to Giant City State Park. Like with most things with the word “Indian” in the name, this trail has some...
by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 3, 2023 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Giant City Stonefort Trail Guide Giant City Stonefort Trail gives you a glimpse into a period so long ago that we know very little about its history of it. This short but potentially challenging trail features an ancient rock wall made by the very early-period of...
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...
by Hiking With Shawn | Mar 15, 2022 | Hiking Tips
10 Giant City State Park Activities to do this Spring Spring is near and so are the Giant City State Park activities that are worth checking out. With gas on the rise, finding cheaper or even free activities is critical. Luckily for us in southern Illinois and our...
