Inspiration Point Trail Illinois
Travel 3 miles to the base of the bluffs.
Inspiration point trail illinois. From inspiration point to garden of the gods the 160 mile river to river trail spans the mississippi and the ohio as well as some of the states most stunning scenery inspiration point looking down on the big muddy river is toward the western end of the river to river trail. Trailheads for this trail are located along fr 236. And when i say little i mean little.
Follow the2 mile trail to the sandstone bluff where a vantage point offers views across the wetlands and prairies below. But if you want to get away from it all in illinois there is one spot you have to check out. The inspiration point trail offers a panoramic view of the mississippi river valley and the.
Inspiration point trail is a 07 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near wolf lake illinois that features a river and is rated as moderate. From illinois route 3 turn east onto the big muddy levee road located on the south side of the big muddy river bridge. But that would be a mistake.
Retrace your steps back to your car. Its a great little hike out to an overlook and back. Even people who are in the area might not get out here.
This gorgeous place is set out in southern illinois. Its called inspiration point. Union precinct if youre looking for a very short trail that will still get you some exercise consider inspiration point trail near wolf lake.
The trail is primarily used for hiking nature trips and bird watching and is accessible year round. The viewpoint at inspiration point consists of three levels that provide varied spectacular perspectives of the main amphitheater. After heavy rains muddy levee road and laure road can be closed due to flooding.
Wildlife is abundant with bird watching at a premium. Inspiration point trail shawnee national forest mississippi bluffs ranger district 2007 the panoramic view of the mississippi river valley and the big muddy bottomlands are well worth the climb. Length 07 mi elevation gain 164 ft route type out back.
Turn right onto pine hills road and hike4 mile along the dirt path to the inspiration point trailhead. A short hike through the larue pine hills area will lead you here. Tucked away in the rolling hills of the shawnee national forest youll find a remote isolated spot that is positively breathtaking.
Photo Gallery Inspiration Point 8 4 18 Southeast Missourian Newspaper Cape Girardeau Mo
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