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Burden Falls Wilderness is located in Pope County. The Wilderness is located adjacent to Bay Creek Wilderness and is in a stone's throw of Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area.Burden Falls Wilderness is comprised of a central hardwood ecosytem with some pine plantations. Trails for hiking and equestrian use will take you by some indications of past use by people including homestead, fruit trees, cemeteries and abandoned roads. Of course, there is a small, but very scenic waterfall located on the southern edge of the wilderness.
Fee range
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Season
Seasonal — contact for dates
Reservable
No
Sites available
Tent-focused
Amenities
Activities
Map & Nearby
Nearest town
Pope County, IL
Nearest major city
Chicago, IL
~303 miles away
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