St. Louis: Siloam Springs State Park
This 7.3-mile ramble along a serene stream, by old settler ruins, and thorough big woods illustrates why this pocket park is considered one of the most beautiful in Illinois.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 11.0
Waypoints
SSS001
Location: 39.8939437866211, -90.9299163818359
Begin on Deer Run Trail near park office; trail follows ridge then slightly descends; cross small stream
SSS002
Location: 39.8901023864746, -90.9151763916016
Veer R to reach park road; turn L @ 3-way when you do; pass old mineral springs
SSS003
Location: 39.8882179260254, -90.9152297973633
L @ 3-way at Hoot Owl trailhead; begin short ascent
SSS004
Location: 39.8874702453613, -90.9160614013672
Go L along park road; then turn L onto Red Oak Backpack Trail
SSS005
Location: 39.8866119384766, -90.9169769287109
Begin moderate incline into woods, then descend toward stream
SSS006
Location: 39.8742790222168, -90.9239883422852
Stone building ruins 100 ft. on R
SSS007
Location: 39.8730049133301, -90.9283905029297
4 campsites among pines on R; turn R @ T, continuing on Red Oak
SSS008
Location: 39.8772163391113, -90.9276885986328
Turn R; descend to Siloam Creek; turn L to continue
SSS009
Location: 39.8866767883301, -90.9186325073242
Red Oak Trail ends; continue on gravel road to park road; R on park road
SSS010
Location: 39.8885612487793, -90.9162521362305
Old Village trailhead; climb wooden steps
SSS011
Location: 39.8887367248535, -90.9260559082031
Turn R onto road; continue .4 mi. back to parking lot
