Herod

In the southernmost part of Illinois, Shawnee National Forest is a wonderful natural area that transports you far from the flat agricultural landscape typical of so much of the Midwest. Located in the central area of the forest, Garden of the Gods is a 3,318-acre wilderness area characterized by unique rock formations, deep layers of forest, amazing views and fantastic hikes along rivers and th...

Garden of the Gods Observation Trail is a loop trail where you can see beautiful wildflowers located near Karbers Ridge, Illinois.

Garden of the Gods Trail is an out-and-back trail where you can see beautiful wildflowers located near Equality, Illinois.

Indian Point Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Harrisburg, Illinois.

Hundreds of people will drive past this trail and arch on the weekends and never know they just drove past one of the best sights within the Garden of Gods Wilderness of the Shawnee National Forest. It is a few hundred feet off the road on the way to the more popular Garden of the Gods Observation Trail.  To find it, look for the first pull out on your way to the main attraction of Garden of th...

One Horse Gap is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Herod, Illinois.

Lusk Creek and Secret Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Herod, Illinois.

High Knob is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Junction, Illinois.

Little Bear Branch to Lush Creek Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Herod, Illinois.