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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.
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Little Grand Canyon Trail Details
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. For 3 miles, you will weave through canyon crevices up steep, moss-covered creek beds as you wind your way up towards the rocky bluffs. The highlight of the trail is the waterfalls, which you will need to climb around before making your way back. The downhill part of the loop can be very slippery and potential dangers, which is arguably the most difficult part of the hike. It is important to take your time and to wear appropriate shoes to help you navigate the cliffs. Hiking during the dryer months is also possible, as there are fewer slippery surfaces to climb.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Little Grand Canyon Trail
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0.4 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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The Pomona Natural Bridge
A testament to a lifetime of wind and rain erosion, this natural bridge is an architectural masterpiece.
6.0 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.
6.0 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.
7.0 mi away
Inspiration Point
At first glance, this short .7-mile trail might not seem like much.
