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Regarding changing to Park

If you enjoy riding at Shawnee National Forest and
want to see trail improvements, we need your help.

An anonymous donor has increased the challenge to now donate $8,000 in matching dollars. So, for every dollar you donate they will match it up to $8,000; plus your donation is Tax Deductible.
The matching funds must be donated by December 10,2023, the deadline from the donor.

The increased amount will allow the STC to buy a proper dump trailer to spread the rock for these trails at High Knob.

So how will the money be used?
The Shawnee Trail Conservancy (a non-for profit 501C3) has volunteered to do the work. They have the equipment, fuel and the volunteer manpower to work on the trails. They need the funds to purchase the stone so they can do the work this winter.
The funds will be designated for two heavily traveled trails.
The River to River trail from High Knob Road to Overlook Tie-up. This is the main trail to Garden of the Gods.
AND
Trail 180 to No-no rock (Tanner Hill)
Benefits will be
Trails improved so less mud, no more riding around the mud, no more pulling shoes off in the mud and safety for horse and rider.
Both trails will now have access for emergency vehicles in case of rider or horse emergency.
Leave a legacy for future riders to enjoy well designed trails.
How to donate: Deadline is December 10, 2023. Please designate for High Knob Trail Fund
Mail check to Shawnee Trail Conservancy, P.O. Box 44, Eddyville, IL 62928
Here's the link for PayPal.
Donation bucket at High Knob Campground office.
Please consider giving any amount to fund the matching funds project. We all enjoy riding in the Shawnee. With your help we can improve the trails for now and future riders.
THANK YOU