- Staff
- #1
- Trail/Route Name
- Tunnel Hill State Trail
- Date of Hike
- 01/01/2022
- Mileage
- 55
- Difficulty Level
- Easy
- Trip Rating
- Trail Conditions
- Mainly flat of less than 1% grade on average. Most of the trail is crushed limestone with some spots being gravel and concrete.
Tunnel Hill State Trail is a 50+ mile rail trail in Southern Illinois.
While it's mainly used by cyclists, hikers and runners also used it too. Some of it goes through the Shawnee National Forest but most of it has private property on each side making it difficult to through hike unless you put in longer miles.
It's perfect for section hiking, though.
There is a 500+ foot tunnel you go through, multiple trestles you walk across, a snack shop, and plenty of nature to enjoy.
I definitely recommend it.
While it's mainly used by cyclists, hikers and runners also used it too. Some of it goes through the Shawnee National Forest but most of it has private property on each side making it difficult to through hike unless you put in longer miles.
It's perfect for section hiking, though.
There is a 500+ foot tunnel you go through, multiple trestles you walk across, a snack shop, and plenty of nature to enjoy.
I definitely recommend it.