Eagle Creek Road, Herod, IL 62947 - Pope County

Woods, Steams and Adjacent to Shawnee National Forest

An acreage tract that is the perfect size with beautiful woods and rocky steams is the perfect place to own in Pope County, Illinois. Since it is surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest, it is private, but has access to a paved road. The Hitching Post trail head is a popular hiking and horseback riding trail in the Garden of the Gods area, and it is located within a few hundred feet of this property. The Garden of the Gods is one of the most popular locations to visit in the Shawnee National Forest with its unique and beautiful sandstone rock formations. Stoneface, Glen O. Jones Lake, and the Garden of the Gods are all a short drive from this tract. You will find rock outcroppings on this tract. The rocky branches and steams that traverse this property are tranquil. This tract offers a variety of hard woods and plant life indicative of this area. While enjoying this property, you will likely see whitetail deer, wild turkey, and squirrels as you meander through the woods. Make this your perfect place to hike, hunt, and enjoy in Southern Illinois.