by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 11, 2023 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Mill Branch Trail Guide Mill Branch Trail is one of the most unique hiking trails in the Shawnee National Forest. (Moderate – 1.8 miles – Loop) There’s no other trail quite like Mill Branch. This trail can be accessed at Bell Smith Springs in the Shawnee National...
by Hiking With Shawn | May 15, 2023 | Illinois State Parks, Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Glendixon Mountain Biking Trail Guide Have you enjoyed some Glendixon mountain biking? Have you ever even heard of Glendixon? It combines words from the local mountain biking community in the Shawnee National Forest area. It’s short for Glendale and Dixon. Glendale...
by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 24, 2023 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Eagle Falls Waterfall Hiking Guide Have you ever heard of the Eagle Falls Waterfall? This amazing waterfall is attached to an old trail in the Bell Smith Springs area that is no longer being maintained, likely due to budget cuts. Access to this waterfall is rugged,...
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 | Apr 5, 2022 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
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...
