Paddling

All 4 hour trips start at either 8:00 a.m. or 1 p.m. 8 hour trips begin at 8:00 a.m. and Shawnee Adventure Guides will provide lunch.

Cedar Lake
$40.00

Highlights: 100 foot sandstone bluffs rising directly out of the water and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities,
Location: Carbondale
Time: 3 Hours
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

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Cedar Lake is located at the edge of the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. This 1,750-acre reservoir was created by the City of Carbondale in 1974 by building a dam to impound Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Big Muddy River. Although the primary purpose of Cedar Lake is to provide water to the residents of Carbondale, this scenic reservoir provides recreational opportunities to visitors beyond Jackson County. Because the Shawnee National Forest borders the southern portion of Cedar Lake, about half of its 30-mile shoreline is owned by the U.S. Forest Service. Hardwood forests, cedar trees, and sandstone bluffs line the shoreline.
Cedar Lake
$90.00

Highlights: 100 foot sandstone bluffs rising directly out of the water and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities,
Location: Carbondale
Time: 6 Hours
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

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Cedar Lake is located at the edge of the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. This 1,750-acre reservoir was created by the City of Carbondale in 1974 by building a dam to impound Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Big Muddy River. Although the primary purpose of Cedar Lake is to provide water to the residents of Carbondale, this scenic reservoir provides recreational opportunities to visitors beyond Jackson County. Because the Shawnee National Forest borders the southern portion of Cedar Lake, about half of its 30-mile shoreline is owned by the U.S. Forest Service. Hardwood forests, cedar trees, and sandstone bluffs line the shoreline.
Cache River
$50.00

Highlights: 1000 year old bald cypress trees, amazing bird watching
Location: Belknap, Illinois
Time: Approximately 3 hours depending on the season
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

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Lake Kinkaid
$95.00

Highlights: 65 foot sandstone bluff frequented by local rock climbers, 92 shoreline miles, and popular weekend boating destination
Location: Murphysboro/Ava, IL
Time: 6 Hours
Difficulty: Moderate

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Millstone Lake
$50.00

Highlights: Extremely secluded, rarely visited, deep in the Shawnee, abundant wildlife, and phenomenal sandstone outcroppings
Location: Ozark, IL
Time: 3 Hours
Difficulty: Easy

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