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Tunnel Hill State Trail
This trail is like a living museum there is something new and exciting to discover around each turn.
Plan Around Tunnel Hill State Trail
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Tunnel Hill State Trail Details
This trail is like a living museum there is something new and exciting to discover around each turn. As you travel this 55-mile route from Cypress to Eldorado, you will encounter a mix-mash of scenery, strip mines, and even a few ghost towns. The first part of the trail travels along the same route of the Cairo and Vincennes Railroad through marshland and cypress tree groves. After cycling past the ghost town of Forman, you will enter a 543-foot tunnel (which is completely dark so make sure to have a flashlight with you). After emerging back into the real world, you will head through the woods of the Shawnee National Forest but ending up in Eldorado.
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Nearby Parks Around Tunnel Hill State Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Tunnel Hill State Trail
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4.1 mi away
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge
The Emergency Wetland Reserve Act was established to protect, restore, and manage wetlands and bottomland forests.
4.9 mi away
Cache River State Natural Area
Once you step foot inside this magical forest of 1,000-year-old cypress trees, you will be amazed that someplace this beautiful actually exists.
6.6 mi away
Heron Pond Little Black Slough State Natural Area
A designated National Natural Landmark, this serene pond is a critical habitat for many native birds and animals.
15.6 mi away
Ferne Clyffe State Park
Ferne Clyffe State Park is known for its natural beauty.
15.9 mi away
Ferne Clyffe Waterfall Trail
There are plenty of beautiful hikes in the Shawnee Forest, but this trail is considered to be one of the most scenics.
