Cache River and Heron Pond Trail - Belknap, IL - Hiking and walking trailheads on Waymarking.com

Very nice trail that leads to Heron Pond. Follow the tree lined path from the trailhead that leads you down a terraced gravel slope. When crossing the trellised bridge, look to the North to see the confluence of two historical drainage waterways used to drain the area for logging at the turn of the 20th century. Markers along the trail give education-seeking tourists information on the historical background of the area.

Parking and pit toilets are located right at the trailhead.

Located in Little Black Slough Nature Preserve is a wonderful piece of wetlands landscape unique to Southern Illinois: Heron Pond, located near Belnap, Illinois, and part of the Cache River State Natural Area. Heron Pond is home to over 100 endangered and threatened plant and animal species on the Ohio River flood plain. These wetland locations are an important resource for migrating birds and other unique plants and animals and are a prime location to view nature at it’s finest.

Parking: N 37° 21.441 W 088° 54.794 Trailhead/trail website: [Web Link] Trail type: Dirt path Trail allowances or restrictions: Not listed

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