Jackson Falls Waterfalls - Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois
Вставка
- Опубліковано 24 гру 2019
- Jackson Falls waterfalls are the main reason you want to visit this awesome Shawnee National Forest spot in southern Illinois. Unless of course if you're a rock climber, then Jackson Falls Waterfalls is the second reason. Jackson Falls is the Shawnee National Forest Southern Illinois capital of rock climbing and it's legal and free to do!
For directions to Jackson Falls in the Shawnee National Forest, check out:
tinyurl.com/jcksnflls1
(Get down to the base of the waterfalls by taking the trail on the side of the main parking lot/trailhead until you get to the top edge of the main waterfall or edge of the creek. Find a safe way to cross the creek. You want to get on the trail that is left of the edge of the creek and follow it edging the top of the bluffs for less than a mile. You'll reach a wooden bridge over the top of another waterfall, about 50 feet or so past that is the 'dog walk' which are a stack of boulder that you can climb down safely. You'll see an emergency first aid kit and backboard at the bottom for reference. Safely get to the bottom and follow the bluff line to your right all the way back to the main waterfall. Use the same path to get back to the main trailhead/parking lot)
1. How long is this hike? A few miles pending how much you decide to explore.
2. Is this hike a rugged hike? Yes. This trail is very rugged with creek crossings, dangerous areas when wet or frozen and rocks that you must climb down. Inside the canyon, you can expect rough trails (but are easy to follow) and rolling hills.
3. Do horseback riders use this trail? Yes. Please yield to horseback rider and talk to the rider so that the horse knows you're human.
4. Any additional tips for this hike? Try to stay on the trail at all times to avoid hazardous conditions. Poison ivy and venomous snakes are present on this trail. Bring plenty of water and snack when visiting this trail. There are no trash services on this trail so please pack out what you pack in.
Please like this video and share it with others (especially on social media) to support me for creating it. Leave a comment below telling me what you thought and if you want to see more videos like this one.
Follow me on the web:
Facebook: / hikingwithshawn
Twitter: / hikingwithshawn
Instagram: / hikingwithshawn
Website: www.hikingwithshawn.com/
Consider becoming a supporting member of Hiking with Shawn for the low contribution of $3 a month. Your contribution will be used to make Hiking with Shawn better. Support me today (and cancel anytime) at / hikingwithshawn
Want to send me something?
Hiking with Shawn
P.O. Box 368
Hurst, Illinois 62949
Disclaimer: These videos are intended for entertainment purposes only. Please use caution if hiking and tell someone where you are going. Hiking with Shawn is a registered trademark of Hiking with Shawn, LLC. All footage is copyright by Hiking with Shawn, LLC and may only be repurposed with official permission. Videos filmed on public land are not monetized or used for commercial purposes without obtaining required permits.
#JacksonFallsWaterfalls #ShawneeNationalForest #SouthernIllinois
Great video. ✌️
WAY TOO COOL WATERFALL
We used to camp just about every weekend back in the 80's.At the 1st small waterfall.I can show you that someone carved his name into the rock...back in during the Civil War.
I know exactly where that spot is!
That AirBnB at the beginning was definitely nice and clean compared to my place. Think I might want to move there for "hiking purposes". Trying to keep a house clean with kids in it is kinda like brushing your teeth while eating oreos. 😬
I think that's why I enjoy the outdoors...less clutter. And nature's clutter just looks prettier.
Merry xmas
Great video! I am planning a trip to Shawnee soon. I hope to see Jackson Falls. Can u tell me about how far it is from the trailhead and if there are backpacking sites along the way?