That “Tunnel Hill Trail” in Southern Illinois crosses exceptionally varied terrain: Flat (for miles) farmland, rocky bluffs, bottomlands, hills, wetlands, and an out-and-out swamp. And it includes trestles over valleys and a kinda cool old railroad tunnel. It is used by many hikers and bikers.
We’d love to spend a day or two walking that one. Southern Illinois is completely different from the northeast part of the State. Politically it’s almost completely red. And it’s quite beautiful. Blackhawk National Forest is an under appreciated gem.
Best,
L