Little Egypt Off Road Riding
Little Egypt Off Road Riding is popular for its fast, winding trails that persons with average to aggressive riding skills should handle easily. This off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation area is about 19 miles east of Carbondale. Take Route 13, a fast moving four-lane highway, from Carbondale to about seven miles past Marion. Turn right at the second sign that says Crab Orchard Road. You'll see a blue sign that says LEORV Recreation Park. Little Egypt offers ATV riders 30 miles of trails across 720 scenic acres. There are public restrooms and campsites with showers.
Little Egypt Off Road Riding
20439 Ranch Lane
Marion, IL 62946
618-982-2992
leormc.com
Williams Hill Pass
Williams Hill Pass is a family favorite for camping, fishing, and ATV riding in an exceptionally scenic area surrounded by rock formations and cliffs. There are trails of various terrains for beginner and experienced ATV riders. Williams Hill Pass is about 30 miles east of Carbondale, but easily accessible via Route 13. ATV enthusiasts can enjoy 15 miles of trails across 226 acres. There are campsites with showers as well as public restrooms. The park also offers a motocross track and fishing pond.
Williams Hill Pass
1935 Peak Road
Harrisburg, IL 62944
618-252-6978
williamshillpass.com
Coyote ATV Trail Riders
Local ATV enthusiasts with average riding skills like the Coyote ATV Trail Riders park for its simple, wide, flat trails. Riders can also take their ATVs through a small creek. Coulterville is approximately 30 minutes northwest of Carbondale. Take Route 51 North for 10 miles, then turn left on Truax Traer Road, which becomes Route 4. Turn left on Route 13 to enter Coulterville. Go directly to Wilson's Service & Oil gas station at 111 E. Grant Street (intersection of Routes 13 and 153) to pay the entrance fee and get directions to the park. Coyote boasts 200 acres with 10 miles of trails. There are campsites and portable restrooms, but no showers.
Coyote ATV Trail Riders
P.O. Box 578
Coulterville, IL 62237
618-758-2851
No web site available
Article Written By Joan Greylord
Joan Greylord is a marketing communications and feature writer in Illinois. She has been writing professionally since 1980 for the health care industry and high-tech fields. Her articles have appeared in "The Southern Health Magazine," "SI Magazine," and "Cat Fancy Magazine." Greylord especially enjoys writing about new trends in health care and alternative medicine.
