Rim Rock Recreation Trail Is A Low-Key Illinois Hike That Has An Amazing Payoff
Hiking promises plenty of rewards, although sensational views probably sit at the top of the list of the most common. Rim Rock Recreation Trail in Illinois is one of those unique hiking trails that offers a little bit of everything – spellbinding views, stunning rock formations, and flowing streams. Don’t forget your camera either, because the natural scenery is simply jaw-dropping.
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Rim Rock Recreation Trail meanders 1.7 miles through Shawnee National Forest and features educational signs, where you'll learn about the area's history, along the path.
Only hikers are permitted on the trail. Dogs are allowed, but they must be leashed at all times. Anything you take with you along the trail should also come out.
Although it's rated moderate for its stairs, Rim Rock Recreation Trail is popular with families with children and with pets. You might even want to bring a picnic along, so you can sit down, relax, and enjoy the scenery.
Pounds Hollow Ecological Area, in which the Rim Rock Recreation Trail runs, is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Camping is not permitted in that particular area of the forest.
Have you hiked Rim Rock Recreation Trail in Illinois? Do you have any advice for others? Let us know in the comments! For another scenic hike in Shawnee National Forest, set off on The Little Grand Canyon Trail.
Address: Shawnee National Forest, Illinois 62985, USA
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