Carbondale, Illinois Travel Information

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Cedar Lake Trail (Distance: 7.5 mi) Located Shawnee National Forest, 10 miles south of Murphysboro. You'll get a little workout riding the rolling hills on this trail. The 11-mile (total distance) out-and-back portion of this ride trave...

Murphysboro, IL - Mountain Biking - length:15 mi

Giant City State Park (Distance: 8.5 mi) Some of southern Illinois’ best birding is done at springtime in Giant City State Park, although breeding season has its own rewards. Within the park you should easily find both species of tanagers, P...

Carbondale, IL - Birding - length:unknown

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (Distance: 9.0 mi) This 43,600-acre refuge is managed for industrial and agricultural use as well as for migrating waterfowl. Many areas are closed to the public, and a user fee is required, but don’t let that stop you ...

Carbondale, IL - Birding - length:unknown

Eagle Mountain (Distance: 9.2 mi) Located about 20 minutes south of Harrisburg. For the most part, this ride stays on a ridge top. The result is some stunning views and, when the weather's right, the chance to actually ride above th...

Herod, IL - Mountain Biking - length:14 mi

Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Ramble (Distance: 9.3 mi) Wineries with porches overlooking the vineyards, expansive views of the surrounding countryside, a choice of bed-and-breakfasts, and one of the best state parks in Illinois—what could be better? How a...

Lick Creek, IL - Road Biking - length:28.7 mi

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Jackson Jackson Country Club Public, 18 holes 6014 yards, par 71 3.8 miles from center of Carbondale, Illinois

Hickory Ridge Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center Municipal, 18 holes 6863 yards, par 72 5.0 miles from center of Carbondale, Illinois

Midland Hills Midland Hills Golf Course Public, 9 holes 3052 yards, par 35 5.6 miles from center of Carbondale, Illinois

Stone Creek Stone Creek Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6875 yards, par 72 6.2 miles from center of Carbondale, Illinois

Crab Orchard Crab Orchard Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6420 yards, par 70 7.4 miles from center of Carbondale, Illinois

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