Little Grand Canyon Illinois | Shawnee National Forest Most Beautiful (and Dangerous) Canyon?
Located in the western side of the Shawnee National Forest is a sandstone canyon unlike any other in Illinois. Two secondary canyons lead to a large main canyon that empties into the the Big Muddy River then in a short distance to the mighty Mississippi River.
South of Carbondale and Murphysboro, Illinois this Little Grand Canyon is one the most popular hikes in the Shawnee National Forest. Scenic views of the Mississippi flood plain and huge bluffs.
This place is know to be dangerous with it steep bluff drop-offs and the slick side canyons one must traverse to get down to the bottom.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:38 Scenic Overlook on Chalk Bluff
0:50 Heading Down Secondary Canyon
2:09 In the Main Canyon
3:55 Going Past the Exit Canyon
4:39 Heading Up the Popular other Secondary Canyon
5:19 Coming Back for Another Look
6:21 Hidden in the Main Canyon
08:34 On the North Bluff
10:09 Heading toward the Big Muddy River
11:39 Walking the Banks of the Muddy
12:12 Down Below Swallow Rock
13:02 Extended Footage of Chalk Bluff
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Always a very welcome arrival. Thank you for your expeditionary sharing - great narration, great video, always with a sense of connection and intimacy with the environments visited.
@MarksofCuriosity
6 ай бұрын
Thank You! These locations are definitely the highlight of videos. It makes it easy to film and edit 👍
Looking forward to visiting there. My Mothers Great Great Uncles and Aunts bought property on top the canyon in the 1850's.
@MarksofCuriosity
6 ай бұрын
Very cool! Hope you enjoy your visit 👍
Met you at Heron Pond a few months back, I enjoyed this video, keep up the good work. You know I think I can still feel my bruised ribs from the spill I took trying to get down from up on top of Swallow Rock, probably just a flashback from watching…OUCH
@MarksofCuriosity
6 ай бұрын
It was great talking to you that day. Pointing out those cottonmouths was a highlight of the day! Thank you and I almost went up the side canyon to get to Swallow Rock, but passed because of time constraints. That’s a scary story and glad you weren’t hurt so bad not to make it out 👍
😊love all the rock formations n big trees 🌳- think I would prefer to have a buddy with me r at least some one know my location 😊
@MarksofCuriosity
6 ай бұрын
Absolutely, going with someone is always preferred. When I do go by myself, I take my Garmin InReach for emergency situations and do inform others of where I’m at. What you can’t see in the video is my “baby steps” through sketchy areas. With saying all that, Yes there is an extra risk I take when going to these places. Thanks for commenting and watching 👍
@ricksmith6537
6 ай бұрын
@@MarksofCuriosity stay safe!