Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois

Adventure to the MOST in Southernmost Illinois!

location_onGarden of the Gods, Herod, IL
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Garden of the Gods

4.9 (4.2K Google reviews)

Herod, IL

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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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Hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, ziplines and more!

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Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois

Hike to the MOST!

location_onKarbers Ridge, IL
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Karbers Ridge

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.

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Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois

Rock Climb to the MOST!

location_onFerne Clyffe State Park, Goreville, IL
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Ferne Clyffe State Park

4.8 (1.7K Google reviews)

90 Goreville Rd
Goreville, IL

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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.

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Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois

Canoe to the MOST!

location_onCedar Lake, IL
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Cedar Lake

4.7 (49 Google reviews)

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.

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Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois

Horseback ride to the MOST!

location_onKarbers Ridge, IL
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Karbers Ridge

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.

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Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois

Kayak to the MOST!

location_onLake Glendale Recreation Area, Golconda, IL
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Lake Glendale Recreation Area

4.6 (71 Google reviews)

Lake Rd
Golconda, IL

Lake Glendale Recreation Area offers a wide range of recreation opportunities including hiking, camping, swimming, boating, fishing and bicycling.

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Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois

Mt bike to the MOST!

location_onTouch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, Makanda, IL
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Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center

4.8 (18 Google reviews)

1206 Touch of Nature Rd
Makanda, IL

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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

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8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Bike trails include 12 miles of beginner and more difficult traditional and mountain bike optimized trails.

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Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois

Zip to the MOST!

location_onShawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour, Makanda, IL
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Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour

4.9 (247 Google reviews)

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.

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Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois

Cycle to the MOST!🚴

location_onTunnel Hill, IL
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Tunnel Hill

Tunnel Hill, Illinois, United States

A 45 miles rails to trails project

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Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois

Adventure to the Most! In Southernmost Illinois

location_onCave-In-Rock State Park, Cave-In-Rock, IL
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Cave-In-Rock State Park

4.7 (1.6K Google reviews)

1 New State Park Rd
Cave-In-Rock, IL

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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.

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