However, there are a few hikes with a little bit of elevation that lead to magnificent overlooks. Some of which are endangered species.Īfter heavy rains Muddy Levee Road and Larue Road can be closed due to flooding. There aren’t too many hikes in the Prairie State that have a high elevation gain after all, the state’s highest point is Charles Mound at 1,235 feet. Each spring and fall, "Snake Road" is closed for a few weeks to allow these animals move from the swamps in the bottomlands and into the bluffs to hibernate. The last mile or so can probably be skipped, if you are short on energy. There are several great openings and views on your left as you hike to the end of Cascade Canyon. There is a small parking area next to the gated trailhead, and more parking available down the road. The final turn onto Cheney Trail Rd from W Loma Alta Dr can be easy to miss, so be vigilant. 56 of the 100 species of reptiles and amphibians call the blufflines and swamps home. If you are hiking to Inspiration point, I would suggest going at least another mile along Cascade Canyon (about 25-30 minutes), to get closeup views of the Teton. Lowe Railway Loop To Inspiration Point And Echo Mountain, drive to Mt Lowe Rd, Altadena, CA 91001. The area is one of the most biodiverse of any spot in Illinois and is also home to nearby "Snake Road". Also unique to Southern Illinois are the native short leaf pine trees found along the Crooked Tree and Pine Ridge trails. This portion of the LaRue Pine Hills not only provides a breathtaking view to hikers, but it contains exceptional tundra and native rock formations. Starting at the lower north end of the bluff is McCann Springs, which involves a moderately difficult hike. Inspiration Trail has two beginning points, McCann Springs and Pine Hills Road. The Inspiration Point Trail offers a panoramic view of the Mississippi River valley and the Big Muddy bottomlands and is well worth the climb. The 300-foot drop, seven feet to the left of the path, however, assures this is no regular hiking trail. More than 1200 species of plants and animals make LaRue Pines Hills their home. Inspiration Point Trail is a 0.7 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Wolf Lake, Illinois. 88 reviews of Inspiration Point Amazingly beautiful hike I have no idea how long the hike actually is but for 2.5 hours my friends and I enjoyed this hike.
Trailhead: Weeping Rock (stop 7 on the Zion Shuttle) Observation Point elevation profile.
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A view more common to those in the Western U.S. When to go: Year round as long as the trail is free of snow and ice.
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