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Big Rocky Hollow Trail

Easy/Intermediate
 4.5 (4)
  1. Areas
  2. IL
  3. …Southern Illinois
  4. …Goreville
  5. Ferne Clyffe State Park
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“This is an easy gravel trail that ends at a beautiful waterfall. ”

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646' 197 m

High

583' 178 m

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63' 19 m

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Features River/Creek · Waterfall

Family Friendly The hiking is easy, and a cool waterfall awaits!

Description

This half mile out and back trail runs alongside a creek. At the end, is a beautiful waterfall. This is a popular trail in the park, and is best taken in the early morning, especially if quiet or solitude is what you want.

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Land Manager: Illinois DNR - Ferne Clyffe State Park

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  4.5 from 4 votes

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in Ferne Clyffe State Park

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in Ferne Clyffe State Park

#105

in Illinois

#8,152

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Check out this cool waterfall on the Big Rocky Hollow Trail.
Jun 26, 2017 near Goreville, IL
Double waterfalls at the end of the Big Rocky Hollow Trail.
Jan 3, 2021 near Goreville, IL
Big Rocky Hollow Trailhead is marked by this robust sign.
Jun 26, 2017 near Goreville, IL
Rebman Trailhead is marked by a big wooden sign.
Jun 26, 2017 near Goreville, IL

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Jul 4, 2021
Daniel Weaver
Jan 1, 2021
Chris W
Get to the falls after a heavy rain to see it roaring. This is a very popular trail, but it's nice and wide.
Jul 4, 2020
Jennifer Luer
Dec 26, 2019
Ryan Russell
May 25, 2019
Lety Hernandez
Oct 7, 2018
Qualium Abijabadah
Mar 2, 2018
Rhonda Cowan

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