The Pomona Natural Bridge
A testament to a lifetime of wind and rain erosion, this natural bridge is an architectural masterpiece.
Plan Around The Pomona Natural Bridge
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The Pomona Natural Bridge Details
A testament to a lifetime of wind and rain erosion, this natural bridge is an architectural masterpiece. Hidden in between the forest of oak and hickory trees, this sandstone archway can be reached by a short .3-mile mile trail through the Shawnee National Forest. The entire structure is 90 feet long and 8 feet wide, which is especially impressive considering it floats 30-feet in the air.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around The Pomona Natural Bridge
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2.5 mi away
Shawnee National Forest
Home to the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area, the Shawnee National Forest feels much bigger than 265,000 acres.
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Cedar Lake Trail
This 14-mile network of trails has four individual routes each bringing you to the shores where you can soak in the views of this sparkling 1,750-acre reservoir.
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Little Grand Canyon Trail
If you are looking for a challenging hike with picture-postcard views and beautiful scenery, then look no further than this trail through the Shawnee National Forest.
4.0 mi away
Little Grand Canyon
Illinois has its fair share of rocky bluffs and steep canyons, but this one in the Shawnee National Forest has to be the most peaceful.
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Inspiration Point
At first glance, this short .7-mile trail might not seem like much.
