Little Grand Canyon Illinois | Shawnee National Forest Most Beautiful (and Dangerous) Canyon?

Located in the western side of the Shawnee National Forest is a sandstone canyon unlike any other in Illinois. Two secondary canyons lead to a large main canyon that empties into the the Big Muddy River then in a short distance to the mighty Mississippi River. South of Carbondale and Murphysboro, Illinois this Little Grand Canyon is one the most popular hikes in the Shawnee National Forest. Scenic views of the Mississippi flood plain and huge bluffs. This place is know to be dangerous with it steep bluff drop-offs and the slick side canyons one must traverse to get down to the bottom. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:38 Scenic Overlook on Chalk Bluff 0:50 Heading Down Secondary Canyon 2:09 In the Main Canyon 3:55 Going Past the Exit Canyon 4:39 Heading Up the Popular other Secondary Canyon 5:19 Coming Back for Another Look 6:21 Hidden in the Main Canyon 08:34 On the North Bluff 10:09 Heading toward the Big Muddy River 11:39 Walking the Banks of the Muddy 12:12 Down Below Swallow Rock 13:02 Extended Footage of Chalk Bluff