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Facts about (Tunnel Hill State Trail):
Overview of Tunnel Hill State Trail- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information :
At one time, the rumble of freight cars reverberated through the narrow tunnel. Wooden trestles, with their system of slanted supports and horizontal cross pieces, spanned numerous bluffs and creeks. Passengers in Pullman cars clocked the miles with these and other landmarks as they traveled one of southern Illinois' most scenic routes.Today, the railroad is gone. The route, known as Tunnel Hill State Trail, remains.Tunnel Hill State Trail stretches for 45 miles from Harrisburg to Karnak, with 2...More
Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Tunnel Hill State Trail):
Tunnel Hill State Trail is a day-use trail, offering drinking water, privy toilets and parking at the access areas. Motorized vehicles, horses and hunting are not allowed on the trail.Although an experienced cyclist should be able to travel the complete trail in about a day, hikers are advised that the trail does not have camping facilities. Several campgrounds, however, are located nearby. Shawnee National Forest has three campgrounds within 10 miles of the trail: Lake of Eqypt, north of the co...More
Contact Information:
Address:Highway 146 East P.O. Box 671 Vienna, IL 62995
Phone No:618.658.2168
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