by Hiking With Shawn | Sep 3, 2025 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Buttermilk Hill Beach Trail Guide Buttermilk Hill Beach Trail is a multi-use, out-and-back trail located on Kinkaid Lake in the Shawnee National Forest of Southern Illinois. The hike is around 7.6 miles. This is an out-and-back trail that requires you to hike a long...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 23, 2025 | Hiking Tips
How to Start Trail Running in the Shawnee National Forest I recently wrote an article on another blog about why cycling is better than running, but little did I know that a few months later, I would be trail running. I signed up for a half-marathon trail run. I wasn’t...
by Hiking With Shawn | May 14, 2025 | Hiking Tips
Shawnee National Forest for Beginners This is your ultimate Shawnee National Forest for beginners guide. The near 300,000-acre Shawnee National Forest spans across most of the southern portion of Illinois. The forest, while large, is perfect for beginners because of...
by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 30, 2025 | Hiking Tips
What You Need to Know Before You Hike the Shawnee National Forest There are some things you need to know before you hike the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. The Shawnee National Forest is like any other National Forest in the United States of America....
by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 2, 2025 | Hiking Tips
5 Routes for Scenic Driving in the Shawnee National Forest There are many great opportunities for scenic driving in the Shawnee National Forest. Whether you’re in your family sedan or a 4×4 jeep, there are many different routes with many different features....
