# Shawnee National Forest

**Location:** Harrisburg, IL | **Difficulty:** Easy | **Length:** 100+ miles

**GPS:** 37.6123, -88.5432

**Vehicle requirements:** Stock high-clearance 4WD or AWD with all-terrain tires. No lift or lockers required.

**Best season:** Year-round

Southern Illinois surprise. Ancient sandstone bluffs, natural bridges, and Garden of the Gods make this feel more like the Southwest than the Midwest.

**Region:** Midwest • **Trail type:** Hidden Gem • **Rating:** 4.4/5

**Highlights:** Sandstone bluffs, Natural bridges, Garden of the Gods, Unexpected beauty, Photography

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- No campgrounds found within 40 miles in our directory.

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