Posted 2010-03-11 7:20 PM (#117482) Subject: Jim Edgar Panther Creek
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We're considering going to Jim Edgar for a long weekend in June. A lady at the Illinois Horse Fair suggested this as a good place to go. Does anyone want to comment on the trails, campground, etc?
Posted 2010-03-14 12:12 AM (#117562 - in reply to #117482) Subject: RE: Jim Edgar Panther Creek
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We took a day-trip there last year and will be returning this year for a couple weekends stays. The trails and campgrounds were both in very good condition. 26 miles of trails and 22 pads for trailers. I would also suggest looking at sand ridge state park about 30 mins north of jim edgar state park. If you get tired of riding through the spring mud we always seem to have, sand ridge is the place to go for a nice break. 50 miles of trails. check out www.dnr.state.il.us if you haven't already.
Posted 2010-03-14 8:58 PM (#117588 - in reply to #117562) Subject: RE: Jim Edgar Panther Creek
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you can also check out www.ghosthollowranch.com it is just down the road for Jim Edgar...they do team penning, trails, etc. NICE lodge , stalls, very pretty trails, fishing pond, etc.
Posted 2010-03-15 7:02 AM (#117606 - in reply to #117482) Subject: RE: Jim Edgar Panther Creek
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Nice campgrund, but depends on what kind of riding your used to. It's very easy, boring riding. Mostly in open field. We're use to good hills. We won't go back. Best thing to do is try out for yourself. That's how we did it. Happy Trails...
Posted 2010-03-15 7:10 PM (#117623 - in reply to #117482) Subject: RE: Jim Edgar Panther Creek
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Shari,
You mentioned trails are boring. Do you have any other suggestions for long weekends? We're trying to find a place that we can meet friends from northeast illinois.
Posted 2010-03-17 10:01 AM (#117723 - in reply to #117683) Subject: RE: Jim Edgar Panther Creek
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The trails at Jim Edgar would be boring if compared to Shawnee. But there are hills and alot of timber riding. We live very close to Jim Edgar and ride there often. Siloam State Park has challenging trails and beautiful scenery its located near Quincy. There is also Weinberg King easier riding than Siloam and not as many trails. Sandridge is a great place to ride in the spring,during hot summer days not so much.(sandy and dusty). Jim Edgar has the nicest camp grounds with a modern shower house. All sites hace electric. Take caution during rainy season with Siloam Springs! Happy Riding.
Posted 2010-03-18 9:01 PM (#117779 - in reply to #117482) Subject: RE: Jim Edgar Panther Creek
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If you going for a long week end you can go to Jim Edger, if you don't like it you can go over to Siloam. I've never been to Siloam but heard it's good riding. I know,hate to pack up and move. I'd say try it you might like it. Everyones likes and dislike are different.
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