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Panther Den Trailhead
Panther Den Loop, Makanda, Illinois, United States
About the Panther Den Trailhead
Panther Den Trailhead is a picturesque park located at Panther Den Loop in Makanda, Illinois, United States. This trailhead serves as the starting point for various hiking and nature trails, offering visitors a chance to explore the beautiful natural surroundings of the area. With well-maintained paths and stunning views, Panther Den Trailhead is the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers looking to immerse themselves in the peaceful serenity of the Illinois wilderness. Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike, this park has something for everyone to enjoy.
Photos of Panther Den Trailhead
Panther Den Loop, Makanda, IL 62958, United States
Opening hours of Panther Den Trailhead
Monday:
08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday:
08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday:
08:00 - 18:00
Thursday:
08:00 - 18:00
Friday:
08:00 - 18:00
Saturday:
08:00 - 18:00
Sunday:
08:00 - 18:00
Reviews of Panther Den Trailhead
"The Panther Den Trail (#371, signs suggest) can be an out-and-back (which is what I would suggest for casual hikers) or a loop. The fantastic rock formations come 1.5 miles in (you'll start seeing the tall rocks at about 1.25 miles). They indeed look like ruins; it's remarkable to stand among them. Clearly sometimes people camp near them. I understand the trail continues in a north loop that's more difficult; I did not attempt that. It does overlap with the River-to-River Trail. These pictures from Nov. 24 are meant to show you that it's pretty easy and flat on the way to the formations (though hiking sticks still are a good idea). The photo of the wide gravel path is actually the entrance! You'll find it off Panther Den Road, but it's unmarked; you'd never know it was there if you weren't looking for it, which is a flaw. Some say the path can be hard to follow; you can judge by some of these pictures. I don't find that uncommon on forest trails, especially after the leaves have fallen. I heard from another hiker the path's northern loop is especially hard to follow, and again I can't attest to that. All in all, you can have a nice hike in the remote forest here."
"Amazing rock formation worth the hike. It took 45 minutes to get to the great view. Experienced hikers may make much better time."
"I took one and half hour to finish the whole trail. The northern portion of the trail is more popular, though the southern half is a little less developed. You’d like to prepare a sun glasses or else to keep spider web away from eyes since they’re everywhere at the eastern side of the trail. You can also decide have fun by only choosing to go through the trail till the rock formations and then returns."
"Awesome rock formations!! A bit of a hike to get to them, but well worth it. Pictures don't begin to do justice to the place. The trail was pretty lightly trafficked on a beautiful weekend as well, which was really nice."
"This place is awesome, a hidden gem of the area. I stumbled upon it on Google maps. The rock formations and caves are well worth the hike it takes to get here. From the trail head parking lot, its about a mile and a half of strenuous hiking til' you get to the rocks."
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