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Burden Falls
This waterfall may only be 20-feet in height, but it is trickling streams that flow for an additional 80-feet across steep rocks and sandstone ledges, making it one of the tallest waterfalls in the state!
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Burden Falls Details
This waterfall may only be 20-feet in height, but it is trickling streams that flow for an additional 80-feet across steep rocks and sandstone ledges, making it one of the tallest waterfalls in the state! Surrounded by towering pines and oaks and tucked away from any big roads and parking lots, it is truly an awe-inspiring sight to see. You can reach the falls by visiting the 3,775-acre Burden Falls Wilderness Area, which is part of the Shawnee National Forest. You vwill have to hike down a 3.5-mile trail before you come across it, which only adds to the mysteriousness of this natural wonder.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Burden Falls
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Mill Branch Trail
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Bell Smith Springs
Between the sandstone cliffs, babbling creeks, and secret swimming holes, this lush park is one of the best places to visit in the Shawnee National Forest.
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Bell Smith Springs
This might be one of the most popular places to go swimming in the entire state of Illinois!
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Bell Smith Springs Natural Bridge Trail
This leisurely hike through Bell Smith Springs takes you to the largest natural bridge in the state.
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Sentry Bluff Trail
A great tour through the Bell Smith Springs, this loop winds along the banks of Bay Creek and offers an off-the-beaten-path experience.
