Red Cedar Trail

Category: Hiking area in Makanda, Illinois

Address: 248-842 Giant City Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, USA

Reviews

Adam Porter

May 20, 2022

Recommended. I did this trail with a buddy and camped overnight at the halfway point ($8, I think, but consider a donation). The scenery is great and the trail is clean and well-maintained. Blazes mark the trail well but pay attention, there are horse trails and the river-to-river trail that intersect. The folks at the welcome center are very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Expect some waterfalls and water crossings with recent rain. The elevation changes can be strenuous, so novices beware. Watch for snakes and bring bug juice. The camp is close enough to a road to cache some water and firewood.

Regina Joiner

Aug 27, 2021

It was nice. Not too crowded but not really much for the kids to do

CALEB GOFF

Jul 28, 2021

Amazing trail with so much to see. Camping, creeks, rivers, revenes, boulders, cliffs, caves etc.... Just so much nature. I Loved it. Its a 12 mile hike so be prepared. But there is at least 5 trails surrounding this one.

Cavinda Caldera

Apr 29, 2021

12 mile hoop through some beautiful pastures and a few ponds on the way. We did it in an early spring day. I can imagine it being pretty awful in the fly season.

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Questions & Answers

Are there picnic tables located at the campsite that is at the halfway point of this trail? Water, bathroom?

Scott P. | Dec 24, 2020
Greg Porter | Dec 25, 2020

There are picnic tables and outhouse bathrooms. No water, but there is a reliable stream about a third of a mile hike north of camp.

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