Vickie says there are lots of variety of trails to choose from - wide bridle paths to winding narrow trails. It's very hilly, mostly wooded, shallow water crossings and 26 - 50 miles of trails, lots of trees in campground to tie picket lines. Vickie's photos from Jubilee College State Park. Lyn is from Illinois and rides Morgans in Shawnee National Forest near Eddyville, Illinois. Lyn has a bumper pull trailer but says there is easy access for big rigs.
Trails are very hilly with a variety of surfaces including rocks.
The area is mostly wooded with water crossings less than 24 inches deep. Some of the most vertical passages I've ever ridden, plus very scenic. You can ride for a couple of hours, or all day and never see the same thing twice. Bear Branch Campground is a wonderful starting point, with easy entrance to the Forest right across the street. Shawnee was voted one of the top 5 places to ride in the U.S., the other 4 are all out west.