Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
06/19/2019
The loop trail begins at the park visitor center.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
06/19/2019
If hiking in a counter-clockwise direction, the trail first leads past the entrance of the caves.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
06/19/2019
Paved forested switchbacks gain in elevation before reaching the upper entrance to the caves.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
06/19/2019
At the upper entrance to the caves, the trail becomes dirt as it continues to gain in elevation.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
06/19/2019
The trail hugs the edge of large marble cliff formations.
Shaun Hunter
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06/19/2019
Leaving the forest, the trail peaks at a wide view across the Illinois Valley.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
06/19/2019
The Cliff Nature Trail hovers around the wide views before descending back into the shaded forest.
Shaun Hunter
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06/19/2019
Large trees line the trail.
Shaun Hunter
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06/19/2019
A spot to rest and take in the vista.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
06/19/2019
Another cave entrance, though this one has no trail, and access requires a messy crawl.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
06/19/2019
The trail ends behind the visitor center at a fork with three other park hiking trails.