There are many interesting and unique rock formations in Illinois. They are usually hidden in beautiful nature areas that you have to hike or drive to get to. Here are 12 strange rock shapes in Illinois that you should check out:
1. This is Devil’s Smokestack in Garden of the Gods.
This single rock creation in Shawnee National Forest looks like a smokestack and is part of the Garden of the Gods Observation Trail.
2. Camel Rock in Garden of the Gods
People like to take pictures at Camel Rock, which is another famous feature in the Garden of the Gods.
3. Anvil Rock in Garden of the Gods
Anvil Rock is one of the most interesting things on the Garden of the Gods walk. It makes a great picture.
4. The Mushroom Rock in Garden of the Gods
This strangely shaped rock adds to the strange beauty of the trail.
5. The sandstone formations at Starved Rock State Park
The Illinois River carved many sandstone formations in the park, which offer beautiful views and hiking possibilities.
6. Limestone Formations in Pere Marquette State Park
Along with beautiful views of the Illinois River, the McAdams Peak Trail has some amazing rock formations.
7. Giant City State Park has Giant City Rocks.
This park is known for its unique rock formations that look like “giant cities.” It also has well-kept walks and beautiful views.
8. Formations of the Rim Rock Trail in Shawnee National Forest
This path goes along beautiful rock formations and bluffs that give you a wide view of the forest below.
9. Walls of rock on the Bell Smith Springs Trail
This trail is in Shawnee National Forest and has a number of waterfalls and interesting rock shapes.
10. The Rock Shelter on the Indian Kitchen Trail
Native Americans used this trail to build a beautiful rock shelter.
11. Rock Forms on the Little Grand Canyon Trail
It has beautiful views of a canyon with interesting rock shapes.
12. There is a natural rock bridge on the Pomona Natural Bridge Trail.
In the Shawnee National Forest, there is a natural rock bridge that can be reached by a short hike.
Each of these rock formations is different, combining the beauty of nature with the thrill of discovering Illinois’s wide range of landscapes.
