Cedar Lake Trail System

Cedar Lake and Little Cedar Lake are beautiful, deep,clear lakes perfect for fishing, boating, canoeing, swimming and primitive camping. Construction of Cedar Lake was completed in 1973 and stocked with fingerlings in 1974. Private lands border the northern portion of Cedar Lake, but the entire southernhalf of the lake is surrounded by Shawnee National Forest land. This is the area where hardwood forests, cedar trees and sandstone bluffs line the lake’s shores.

Four trailheads provide access to the Cedar Lake trail system. For the perfect day-hike try either Wolf Den Hollow loop trail or Little Cedar Lake loop trail. Both feature spectacular scenic overlooks, views of the lake, rock shelters and rock walls. For the long distance hiker or equestrian, the River to River Trail passes through the area from Lirley trailhead to Alto Pass. If you enjoy winter hiking, this area offers beautiful snow and ice covered landscapes.