Kinkai Lake Trail
This manmade lake in southern Illinois is popular with locals and tourists for its crystal-clear waters and abundance of outdoor opportunities especially hiking.
Guide Sections
Use Kinkai Lake Trail's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.
Kinkai Lake Trail Details
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Low
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This manmade lake in southern Illinois is popular with locals and tourists for its crystal-clear waters and abundance of outdoor opportunities especially hiking. This trail winds along the perimeter of the lake from Jonson Creek Recreation Area to the Crisenberry Dam. There are plenty of places along the lake where you can stop to go fishing or picnicking. This particular trail is almost 16-miles long, so it is better suited for those who are looking for a full-day hike.