Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois
Adventure to the MOST in Southernmost Illinois!
Herod, IL
Monday:
Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
Hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, ziplines and more!
Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois
Hike to the MOST!
Karbers Ridge, Illinois, United States
High Knob has 5-miles of interconnecting trails below the Knob. Forty foot cliffs, clear creeks and deciduous forest are just a few of the features along the path.
Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois
Rock Climb to the MOST!
90 Goreville Rd
Goreville, IL
Monday:
Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
Ferne Clyffe State Park offers a premier sport climbing destination. There are three locations that allow rock climbing, Cedar Bluff, Rebman trail, and the newly created area at Boat Rock where 8 walls are easily accessible from the parking areas where grills, drinking water, a shelter with playground, and pit toilets.
Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois
Canoe to the MOST!
Jackson County, IL
National forest land encompasses the south end of the lake and provides one of the most tranquil water settings in the Shawnee National Forest.
Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois
Horseback ride to the MOST!
Karbers Ridge, Illinois, United States
Explore the High Knob area which offers the best trail riding, hiking, and hunting. Garden of the Gods wilderness area is a 6 hour round trip ride out of camp on the river to river trail. Pack a lunch, take a break at the picnic table, and tie up at the hitching post, while you hike the nature trail in the Garden of the Gods bluffs.
Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois
Kayak to the MOST!
Lake Rd
Golconda, IL
Lake Glendale Recreation Area offers a wide range of recreation opportunities including hiking, camping, swimming, boating, fishing and bicycling.
Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois
Mt bike to the MOST!
1206 Touch of Nature Rd
Makanda, IL
Monday:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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Closed
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Closed
Bike trails include 12 miles of beginner and more difficult traditional and mountain bike optimized trails.
Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois
Zip to the MOST!
635 Robinson Hill Rd
Makanda, IL
Entirely tree-based, eco-friendly zip line canopy tour, located on 83 wooded acres surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest. Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour consists of eight zip lines, the longest stretching more than 1,100 feet, which will zig-zag across the property’s bluffs and through the valley.
Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois
Cycle to the MOST!🚴
Tunnel Hill, Illinois, United States
A 45 miles rails to trails project
Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois
Adventure to the Most! In Southernmost Illinois
1 New State Park Rd
Cave-In-Rock, IL
Monday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Few natural formations are as awe-inspiring or intriguing as a cave. The deep, dark recesses immediately conjure up images of adventure and mystery.