A 3.6-mile loop trail that has drastic changes in elevation – from 350 to 700 feet at the trailhead. In one ¼-mile section the trail rises 300 to 400 feet. The trail follows rocky creek beds, winds next to sheer, majestic bluffs. From the higher elevations there are panoramic views of the canyon, the Big Muddy River bottoms and Fountain Bluff. Interpretive signs explain the geological history.
Elevation: 350 feet
Elevation Gain: 450 feet
Distance: 3.6 miles
Difficulty: Strenuous
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Shawnee National Forest, Illinois
Shawnee National Forest, Illinois
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