Lake Glendale features 13 miles of hiking trails near Golconda, IL.
Take Hwy 24 to Hwy 146. Go east on 146 about 10 miles to 145. The intersection of 146 and 145 is an interesting cloverleaf deal. Turn right off of 146 onto the ramp then turn right onto 145 going north, its much easier than it sounds. Go north on 145 about 4 miles and turn right into Lake Glendale Rec Area. Continue to the right at the fork in the road and follow it all the way back until you run out of road, about a mile.
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