Length: 0.8 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Backcountry
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -
Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
None
Location: Shawnee National Forest, In Shawnee NF SW of Carbondale on Forest Rd. 236.
County: Union
State: IL
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
From Jonesboro: Take Highway 146 west 8 miles to Highway 3; then north 8 miles on Highway 3 to Muddy Levee Road. Then west 3 miles to LaRue Rd. to the ‘T’ and turn left.* Proceed 0.4 mile on LaRue Rd. then turn right onto Pine Hills Rd. On the right is the lower
trailhead. Continue on Pine Hills Rd. 0.6 miles to the upper trailhead.
From Murphysboro: Take Highway 149 west 7 miles to Highway 3; then south 14 miles on
Highway 3 to Muddy Levee Road. Then west 3 miles to LaRue Rd. to the ‘T’ and turn left.
Continue at * in directions above.
Average Grade: 8%
Maximum Grade: 34%
Elevation High: 580 Feet
Elevation Low: 400 Feet
Elevation Gain: 128 Feet
Average Width: 30 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Soil
Additional Surfaces: Gravel
Year Designated: 1980
