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Loud Thunder Forest Preserve Trails

  • Loud Thunder Forest Preserve (Credit: Quinn Kirkpatrick; Small Wonders Photography)
  • Hiking Trail (Credit: Bi-State Regional Commission)
  • Lake George (Credit: Quinn Kirkpatrick; Small Wonders Photography)
  • Lone Cedar (Credit: MindFire Communications)
  • Mowed Trail (Credit: MindFire Communications)
  • Mowed Trail (Credit: MindFire Communications)
  • Improved Trail (Credit: MindFire Communications)
  • Improved Trail (Credit: MindFire Communications)
  • (Credit: Nick Ischer)
  • (Credit: Nick Ischer)
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Loud Thunder Forest Preserve offers 17.5 miles of trails ranging from easy to difficult. There are trails specifically for hiking and and also shared use trails, which are open to biking, hiking, and horseback riding.
Trail Uses
Walking Hiking Horseback riding Mountain biking
Location
Andalusia (IL)
Length
17.5 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate, Difficult
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Grass/Meadow
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No

Description

Trails are located throughout the preserve, offering scenic views of forested areas and access to wildlife. The Bridle Trail, South Sac Fox Trail, and South Prairie Restoration Trail are open to biking, hiking, and horseback riding. All other trails are open to hiking only. Park amenities are abundant and are conveniently located near many trails. While visiting, users can take advantage of fishing, camping, picnicking, and more. For more information on Loud Thunder, please visit http://www.ricfpd.org/Parks-Preserves/Loud-Thunder-Forest-Preserve.aspx

 

Other Information

Call 309-795-1040 or check Loud Thunder's Facebook page for trail status updates. Trails can be closed due to unfavorable weather conditions.

Trail Manager

Rock Island County Forest Preserve District
Rock Island County Forest Preserve District
19406 Loud Thunder Road
Illinois City, IL 61259
(309) 795-1040
jcraver@ricfpd.org
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Trailhead Information

Parking is available throughout the park, allowing for easy access to trails. With so many trail options, it's up to you where to start!

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Photos
Loud Thunder Forest Preserve (Credit: Quinn Kirkpatrick; Small Wonders Photography)
Hiking Trail (Credit: Bi-State Regional Commission)
Lake George (Credit: Quinn Kirkpatrick; Small Wonders Photography)
Lone Cedar (Credit: MindFire Communications)
Mowed Trail (Credit: MindFire Communications)
Mowed Trail (Credit: MindFire Communications)
Improved Trail (Credit: MindFire Communications)
Improved Trail (Credit: MindFire Communications)
(Credit: Nick Ischer)
(Credit: Nick Ischer)
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