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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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Little Grand Canyon Details
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. The moss-covered rocks and colorful sandstone walls sit undisturbed, except for the chirping of birds and trickling of waterfalls that can be heard in the distance. A 3.6-mile trail that travels through the canyon takes you along the lush forest and around the falls, before leading up a flight of stairs to the top of the bluffs. From the overlook, you will be able to see over the Big Muddy River and Mississippi River floodplain.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Little Grand Canyon
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0.4 mi away
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.
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The Pomona Natural Bridge
A testament to a lifetime of wind and rain erosion, this natural bridge is an architectural masterpiece.
6.5 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.
6.5 mi away
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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Kinkaid Lake Spillway
This swimming hole is one of Illinois best kept secrets and finding it around the massive 2,750-acre lake is almost impossible unless you know exactly where to look.
