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Tunnel Hill State Trail

Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / Illinois

Location:Southern Illinois, between the communities of Harrisburg in Saline County and Karnak in Pulaski County.
Facilities:Day-use trail with drinking water, privy toilets, and parking at access areas.
Activities:Hiking, bicycling.
Special Features:Located in southern Illinois, the trail offers access and facilities in communities of Harrisburg, Carrier Mills, Stonefort, New Burnside, Tunnel Hill, Vienna, and Karnak. It passes over 21 trestles, through a 543-foot tunnel, and through the Shawnee National Forest (see entry in national forests section). Interpretive signs along the route point out abandoned coal mines, a sandstone quarry, and other sites of interest.
Address:Highway 146 E
PO Box 671
Vienna, IL 62995
Phone:618-658-2168
Web: dnr.state.il.us/Lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R5/tunnel.htm
Size: 45-mile linear park.
See other parks in Illinois.
Parks Directory of the United States, 5th Edition. © 2007 by Omnigraphics, Inc.
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Senior Van Tour via Tunnel Hill State Trail: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fall into fun There's plenty of enjoyment ahead this autumn in southern Illinois Fests Fests Fests Fests Fests Fests Fests
* For those unable to hike or bike the Tunnel Hill State Trail, there will be van tours at various times on Friday, Oct.
Around Town Pre-Game Block Party is Friday at Heartland Regional
4, at the Tunnel Hill State Trail in the Vienna City Park.
Welcome autumn by taking part in several regional run-walks
* Down in Johnson County at the Tunnel Hill State Trail, there will be free van rides for those unable to hike or bike.
Around Town Gem and Mineral Show coming soon to Marion
* On Thursday, April 11, at three departure times, a van will be heading out on the Tunnel Hill State Trail to transport those unable to hike or bike the trail.
Around Town It's beginning to look more like spring
* Get out and enjoy the fall scenery by taking a free van tour on the Tunnel Hill State Trail, from Vienna to Tunnel Hill over high trestles for a great view of the surrounding forest.
AROUND TOWN More Halloween-related activities scheduled
26, will take place on the Tunnel Hill State Trail from Vienna to Tunnel Hill.
AROUND TOWN Denim and Diamond Dinner Saturday at The Pavilion
* For those unable to hike or bike the Tunnel Hill State Trail, a van tour will be provided on Friday, Oct.
AROUND TOWN October is a time to celebrate pumpkins
Smaller informational signs have been installed where the trail crosses Tunnel Hill State Trail, Millstone Lake, Dutchman Lake, Karbers Ridge Road, Rocky Comfort Road, and Makanda.
River-to-River Trail signs updated
* Take a van ride up the Tunnel Hill State Trail, from Vienna to Tunnel Hill, at a choice of times, on Oct.
Changing of the season begins with pumpkins and mums
Finally, smaller informational signs have been installed where the trail crosses Tunnel Hill State Trail, Millstone Lake, Dutchman Lake, Karbers Ridge Road, Rocky Comfort Road, and Makanda.
New signage installation along River-to-River Trail complete
HARRISBURG -- Those traveling along the Harrisburg segment of the Tunnel Hill State Trail bike path may notice three new heavy-duty benches installed along the path.
Carrier Mills Scout installs benches along Tunnel Hill Trail
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