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The following review is from a Shawnee National Forest Ranger:

"The Garden of the Gods Observation Trail is a one-fourth mile long interpretive trail. It is made of natural flagstone and leads to areas near the bluffs where there are outstanding views of the Shawnee Hills and the Garden of the Gods Wilderness Area. Starting at the south (left) entrance to the Observation Trail you will pass by many interesting, rock formations, given names such as Table Rock, Camel Rock, Devil’s Smokestack, and Honeycomb Rock. The Observation Trail has some short, steep grades and a few steps, but as a whole, is not tiring. Caution should be used because there are high cliffs in the area.

Glaciation stopped about 15 miles north of the Shawnee Hills. As a result, you can notice a distinct change in topography between the area near Harrisburg to the north and this area. The landscapes in the southern tip of the state are very hilly; hence, their name."

See map of Observation Trail in relation to the campground.

 

 

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