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Giant City State Park

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Venture outdoors to Giant City State Park, offering breathtaking natural beauty and unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation. From camping and horseback riding to fishing and rappelling, it's an outdoor lover's paradise.

Visitors of all ages can enjoy the many hiking trails. Especially popular is the Giant City Nature Trail, home of the "Giant City Streets" - huge bluffs of sandstone formed 12,000 years ago.

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Address:
235 Giant City Road
Makanda IL 62958
Phone: (618) 457-4836+1 618-457-4836
Website: Visit Website

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