by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 5, 2022 | Hidden Springs Ranger District, Trail Guide Series
Shawnee National Forest Bear Branch Trail Guide Shawnee National Forest Bear Branch Trail is a loop trail located in Pope County, Illinois. This trail consists of a 4.5-mile complete loop trail system shared by hikers and horseback riders. This trail has minimal...
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 28, 2021 | Hidden Springs Ranger District, Trail Guide Series
Millstone Lake Guide Shawnee National Forest From the Hiking with Shawn Trail Guide Series Millstone Lake is a lake located in rural Pope County near the Village of Simpson, Illinois. The lake is about .2-square miles. Millstone Lake is open all year long, but...
by Hiking With Shawn | Sep 4, 2021 | Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District, Trail Guide Series
Hiking with Shawn’s Ultimate Trail Guide Series: LaRue Pine Hills LaRue Pine Hills is one of my favorite areas to visit throughout all the seasons of the year but especially during the spring and during the fall. LaRue Pine Hills is home to the world-famous Forest...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jun 6, 2021 | Hidden Springs Ranger District, Trail Guide Series
Hiking with Shawn’s Ultimate Trail Guide Series: Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area is a popular recreation area of the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. It contains over 8-miles of various types of hiking trails and many...
by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 15, 2021 | Illinois State Parks & Preserves, Trail Guide Series
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Giant City State Park This guide concentrates on the entire hiking trail inventory of Giant City State Park. Giant City State Park is located south of Carbondale and resides in both Jackson and Union counties in the town of...
