Pomona Natural Bridge - Hiking trail near Carbondale, Illinois, United States - Description
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| Name | Pomona Natural Bridge | |
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| Summary | As the trail descends to the creek bottom an overlook reveals a view of the natural bridge from above | |
| Type | Day Hike - Loop | |
| Distance (Total) | 0.4 miles / 0.6 km | |
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| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Interpretive Trail - Woods | |
| Difficulty | Easy | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Carbondale, Illinois, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/shawnee/recreation/trails/ | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
A short loop trail leads through a mature oak, hickory and beech forest. As the trail descends to the creek bottom an overlook reveals a view of the natural bridge from above. The bridge spans 90 feet.
From Rt. 127 take Pomona Rd. west 1 mile to 3 way stop. Turn right and veer right at the “Y†onto gravel road and follow 1.5 miles to parking lot.
| Latitude | 37.6602377389 degrees / 37° 39.614' / 37° 39' 36.86" |
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| Longitude | -89.3442213535 degrees / -89° 20.653' / -89° 20' 39.20" |
| Created by Nick on 12/20/2007 |
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