Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
Dog-friendly Garden of the Gods Recreation Area in Herod, IL, features 320-million-years old formations that are made of sandstone. Pets must be on leash while visiting any area in the Shawnee National Forest. The Observation Trail is a .25 mile long interpretive trail that allows you to encounter many unique rock formations, as well as the beautiful view of the Shawnee Hills. If you plan on spending more time in the area, there is great access to the River-to-River Trail from the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area.
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- TammyJun 24, 2023This place is beautiful!! But I’d leave the dogs at home.
the trails are gorgeous! I think next time I’d leave the dogs at home. The rocks and cliffs aren’t easy to maneuver with dogs in tow. Of course, being from Indiana, our dogs aren’t used to cliffs.
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