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Best hikes in Shawnee National Forest + Southern Illinois

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Last Visited Jul 10, 2018

Find trip reports in Shawnee National Forest + Southern Illinois

Find the best hikes in Shawnee National Forest + Southern Illinois, located in IL. Sort the hikes within this region using the dropdown. Higher-rated hikes are generally harder, longer days with beautiful scenery and lots of solitude and follows a fun, interesting route.

Happy Hollow, Hawk’s Cave, Ferne Clyffe Falls Loop

Ferne Clyffe State Park, IL
Class 1 7.5 miles 800 gain 3-5 hrs Loop Jul 10, 2018
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Giant City and Devil’s Standtable

Giant City State Park, IL
Class 1 1.3 miles Minimal gain <1 hr Loop Oct 27, 2016
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Panther Den Loop

Shawnee National Forest, IL
Class 1 3.8 miles 300 gain 1-2 hr Loop Oct 27, 2016
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Jackson Falls and Cliffs Loop

Shawnee National Forest, IL
Class 1 4.5 miles 300 gain 2-4 hrs Loop Oct 26, 2016
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Sentry Bluff and Natural Bridge in Bell Smith Springs

Shawnee National Forest, IL
Class 1 4.4 miles 400 gain 2-4 hrs Loop Oct 26, 2016
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Cove Hollow

Shawnee National Forest, IL
Class 1 3.6 miles 400 gain 2-4 hrs Out + Back Jul 25, 2015
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Little Grand Canyon

Shawnee National Forest, IL
Class 2 3.6 miles 400 gain 2-4 hrs Loop Jul 25, 2015
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Garden of the Gods and Indian Point

Shawnee National Forest, IL
Class 1 1.6 miles Minimal gain <1 hr Loop Jul 24, 2015
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