For a complete listing of public laws and further information on district offices, click here. About the Lusk Creek Wilderness Rugged terrain and winding canyons characterize Lusk Creek, unusually diverse topography for Illinois. This Wilderness protects broad, relatively flat ridge tops and terraces overlooking narrow ravines and deep sandstone gulches. Lusk Creek itself ranks as one of the state's highest-quality streams. It runs year-round, one of several waterways that do so in the area.
Anglers can fish the stream for bass and bluegill.
You may find small tracts of virgin timber and spring wildflowers, including wild columbine and French's shooting star. The Lusk Creek Trail gives access to the Wilderness takeing you to a precipice called Indian Kitchen, located at a hairpin turn in Lusk Creek Canyon. The hiking may be a little more strenuous than in most of Illinois. Hiking and camping are unrestricted.