Heron Pond Bridge - Belknap, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member paulspaper
N 37° 21.439 W 088° 54.893
16S E 330413 N 4136232
Hiking bridge on the way to Heron Pond.
Waymark Code: WM15PHY
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 02/04/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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This is a hiking/pedestrian bridge over the Cache River. It is on the path to Heron Pond.

Located in Little Black Slough Nature Preserve is a wonderful piece of wetlands landscape unique to Southern Illinois: Heron Pond, located near Belnap, Illinois, and part of the Cache River State Natural Area. Heron Pond is home to over 100 endangered and threatened plant and animal species on the Ohio River flood plain. These wetland locations are an important resource for migrating birds and other unique plants and animals and are a prime location to view nature at it’s finest.
Trail Name: Cache River and Heron Pond State Natural Areas

Approximate Length of Bridge: 100

Obstacle: Can be muddy after a rain

Trail Type: Earthen/Packed Dirt

Visit Instructions:
Photos are encouraged, but not required.
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