Jackson Falls Shawnee National Forest
Simpson, Illinois
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Distance
3 miles
Route Type
Loop
Description
Added by Andrew White
Jackson Falls is a great area for Hiking and Camping, but is also well known to be a hangout for Rock Climbers.
Rock Climbing is the biggest draw to this area of Shawnee National Forest
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Hike & Climb at Jackson Falls
The road into Jackson Falls is rough and sometimes has washouts. A high clearance or 4x4 vehicle are almost required.
Once you reach the parking or primitive camping area, take the short path to the top of the falls. It is close to only a 0.25 miles. This will give you a visual of the rest of the hike.
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