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12 Mile Red Cedar Hiking Trail Challenge-Giant City State Park

Start Date

Tuesday, September 01, 2026

End Date

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Time

Entire Month-self guided

Title

12 Mile Red Cedar Hiking Trail Challenge-Giant City State Park

Description

Fall is almost here and the 12 mile Red Cedar Trail is calling! Will you accept the challenge? Along this rugged backpacking trail are ten strategically placed signs. Take a selfie with each password sign and bring your pictures to the Visitor Center for an
official Red Cedar patch!
Please note that this trail is rugged and can be very difficult. Hikers may choose to walk the trail in sections or all at once. It takes a minimum of seven hours to hike the 12 miles.
Please use insect spray and take plenty of snacks and water! Call the Giant City Visitors Center at 618-457-4836 for more information.
 

Event Type

Hiking

Location

Makanda, IL

DNR Park

Giant City State Park

Address

235 Giant City Road

City

Makanda

State

Illinois

Zip

62958

Contact Person

Jennifer Randolph-Bollinger

Phone

6184574836

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