Sand Ridge State Forest

By: HRA Crack Research Team

Fifteen thousand years ago the flood waters of the last
glaciation period receded down the Illinois River
valley leaving a vast deposit of sand near Pekin to
down past Beardstown and as far west as San Jose. A
subsequent period of extreme dryness and warmth invited
plants and animals of the southwestern states to extend
their range. Shifting winds sculpted 100 foot high sand
dunes evident today as the now wooded ridges for which
the forest is named.

Horseman's Park is the starting point for all
equestrian use. The 55 miles of trails and over 150
miles of fire lanes offer the average horse rider an
excellent opportunity (Equestrian Regulations).

Firepads, hitching rails, and pit-valut toilets are
provided for visitor use.

There is a shelter for day use or can be reserved by
sending the shelter reservation application to the
forest headquarters. Groups must have an activity
permit.

Directions
From the west, east or south: Follow IL Rt 136 to Mason
County Road 2800E and turn north. Continue in a
straight line for about 6 miles, through the village of
Forest City. This road will turn to the west and become
Mason County Road 2300N and will lead you directly into
the forest. From the north, follow IL Rt 29 south out
of Pekin to the Manito Road, turn west and go to
Manito, about 20 miles. In Manito, watch for the sign
for Mason County Road 2500N and again turn west
(right). In about 6 miles you will have entered the
forest. From either entrance, follow our clearly marked
signs to the facility or destination of your choice.

For more information contact site personnel at Sand
Ridge State Forest, P.O. Box 111, Forest City, IL 61532
or by phone at 309-597-2212.

This information was compiled by the crack research
team at HorsebackRidingArticles.com. It is by no means
complete. We have tried to be as accurate as possible.

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