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Bear Branch Horse Resort

Near: EddyvilleIL (Weather)
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25 Total
Mileage
250 Difficulty: More Difficult Trail
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Trail Description Very scenic marked and maintained trails along creeks and bluffs and scenic crossings with waterfalls.
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Campground Bear Branch has 80 campsites, eight rustic cabins with bathrooms, kitchenetts or full kitchens.
Human Facilities: Horse Facilities: Operated by: Contact: Additional Information
Manders Family Trust
618-672-4249
manders@bearbranch.com
Dick Manders
34 Bear Branch Drive
Eddyville, IL 62928
Directions Located in Southern Illinois in the center of the Shawnee National Forests most scenic trails
This information was provided by Bear Branch Horse Resort on 3/27/2012 5:59:28 PM

Notes on Difficulty Rating:  
 Easy
(Gently sloping or level terrain; trails are groomed or wide open; shallow or no creek crossings. ) 
 More Difficult (Moderate hills over consistent surface; possibly some narrow trails and short steeper slopes) 
 Rigorous (Easy to More Difficult for rider but physically challenging for horse such as on a level surface through deep sand) 
 Challenging (Possible rocky, uneven surface, steep slopes, uncleared trails, faster flowing streams and other obstacles that lead to more difficult riding for rider and horse)