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Added by Andrew White
Trigg Observational Tower is a set of stairs to one of the highest points of sight over Shawnee National Forest. Although there isn't a hike at this location, it is definitely a great end to a day of adventures.
Trusting in the iron supporting the stairs is difficult until you step on the wood, which soon become your main concern. A fun test for a fear of heights.
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Lucas Bremer
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6/20/2020
Not a better view in Southern Illinois
Get above the trees at the tower.
I hope the forest service has laid new planks of wood or that it is on the horizon ...
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Tayler Hill
6/2/2016
Beautiful after dark too!
Since the Trigg tower was used as a fire observation tower, you can see for miles and miles into the Shawnee national forest. On ...
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