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Apple River Canyon
Apple River Canyon is a scenic canyon located in northwestern Illinois, near the town of Apple River. The canyon is a popular destination for hikers, campers, and nature lovers, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The canyon is part of the Apple River State Park, which is managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The park features a variety of trails, picnic areas, and camping sites, as well as a variety of wildlife. The canyon is also home to a variety of rare and endangered species, including the endangered Indiana bat.
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- Recreational Facilities
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- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
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User Reviews
troy tietge
Beautiful and well maintained park. Awesome trails. One of the best areas I've seen and hiked. And the guys working in the park on the road were friendly and told me where the trailheads were.
Rob D.
An awesome state park for outdoor hiking and soaking up nature. They have multiple trails with different look out spots and no admission or entry fees. We took a hike along the river and up one of the cliffs and captured some great photos.
Matthew Cinquegrani
We did the River Trail and Tower Rock trail and enjoyed them both. River Trail was definitely more difficult with a narrow path down the embankments. Beautiful views everywhere though!
Rob Lejman
Beautiful place to spend the afternoon and skip the Gelena crowds. Bring some snacks and beverages and hang out on the lawn gazing at the cliffs, or take a stroll through some short hikes. Can't lose.
M. Feisthmmel
One of the nicer parks in Northwest Illinois. Well maintained park and campgrounds. 4 short hiking trails trails of moderate difficulty that involve hill climbing through beautiful biologically diverse forests. One may consider wearing a sturdy pair of hiking shoes. Nice sandstone rock formations throughout the park along the rivers. Not a large park but enough to spend a full afternoon in exploring.
