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Shawnee National Forest
50 Hwy. 145 South
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Phone: 618-253-7114 or 1-800-MY-WOODS (699-6637)
TTY: 618-253-1070 (TTY users may also use the toll-free number for the Illinois Relay Service: 1-800-526-0844)
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Biking

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Presently, there are NO legal mountain bike riding opportunities in the Shawnee. The Forest Service has restrictions prohibiting mountain bikes from traveling off forest roads and in Natural Areas. This means mountain bikes are allowed only on roads. Generally, roads within the Shawnee National Forest consist of either dirt or gravel. The area state highways are narrow and heavily used by trucks, therefore take extra caution when riding along these routes.

Many beautiful and scenic areas can be reached by using the forest road system.

USDA Forest Service - Eastern Region
Last modified: Friday, 18 November 2005