Panther's Den Wilderness

• Hiking Trail
• 2.9 miles
• Difficulty: moderate
• Union Co., IL

A quiet loop of about three miles into the Panther Den Wilderness near Devils Kitchen Lake, where the trail winds through a maze of sandstone bluffs, rock passages, and creek crossings. It sees far fewer people than the big-name trails. Part of the loop follows the River to River Trail. Wilderness rules apply, so pack out everything you bring in.