ILLINOIS, USA — Garden of the Gods is a special place where you can take in a hike, the sights, and a sunset. It shows off the unique features of the Shawnee National Forest. The most photographed spot is located above the treetops.
To get there, you’ll take an easy, looped trail through the Shawnee National Forest. Make your way through some beautiful rock formations.
Garden of the Gods looks the way it does because of the remnants of the ancient sea. 320 million years ago, a shallow sea covered this area.
The Garden of the Gods Observation Trail is just a quarter mile walk, but there are definitely other wonderful trails in the area.