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 | Aug 6, 2025 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Kinkaid Spillway Trail Guide If you haven’t hiked the Kinkaid Spillway Trail yet, you’re missing out. The Kinkaid Spillway Trail is a moderately rugged out-and-back hike of less than one mile located at the Kinkaid Lake Spillway near the City of Murphysboro, Illinois....
by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 9, 2025 | Missouri Hiking, Trail Guides
Victoria Glades Conservation Area Guide Victoria Glades Conservation Area is a 2.2-mile hiking loop trail located near De Soto, Missouri. The trail is relatively easy, but some creek crossings, hills, and challenging terrain are part of the hiking experience. In this...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 2, 2025 | Missouri Hiking, Trail Guides
Hughes Mountain Natural Area Guide Have you been to Hughes Mountain Natural Area in Irondale, Missouri, yet? This natural area is probably one of my favorite hiking trails in the state of Missouri. It’s managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation and features...
by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 23, 2025 | Kentucky Hiking, Trail Guides
Honker Lake Loop Trail Guide Honker Lake Loop Trail is a 5-mile loop hiking trail located within the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky. This loop hiking trail is available on the All Trails app. (Affiliate Link) This easy-to-moderately...
