Waterfall Hero Hikes: Ferne Clyffe Waterfall

Ferne Clyffe Waterfall is a tall seasonal waterfall on a tributary of Happy Hollow in Johnson County. The waterfall is located in Ferne Clyffe State Park.

Hike Length: 0.8 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Ferne Clyffe State Park

Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfall are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 37.54270,-88.98055
Waterfall GPS: 37.54068,-88.97375

Directions:

From Vienna, head west on I-24 for about 6 miles to exit 7 towards Goreville. At the end of the off-ramp, turn left on Tunnel Hill Road and go 2.7 miles. Turn left on IL-37 south, go 0.6 miles and turn right into the park. In 0.6 miles, bear left at the campground and continue just over another mile to the trailhead.

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Hike Description:

From the parking area, pick up the Big Rocky Hollow Trail at the east end of the parking lot. The trail runs through the hollow with impressive cliffs.