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Matthiessen State Park

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Trails: Matthiessen State Park offers 10 km (6 miles) of trails are open to cross-country skiing but they are probably not groomed. The park features some interesting rock formations and a mile-long canyon. Starved Rock State Park, just to the north, also has some scenic canyons,
Trail fees: No charge (winter 2008-9)
Tel: 815-667-4868
Snow report: Call the park for the latest snow conditions.
Nearest town: Utica, IL
Web site: Mathiessen State Park
Trail map: Available at the park and on the park's website
Equipment rentals: Yes (call ahead)
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities: Skating
Facilities: Outhouse toilet
Lodging on site: Camping
Lodging nearby: Starved Lake Lodge has 70 rooms and 22 cabins
Tourism info: Heritage Corridor CVB
Weather forecast: Oglesby
Location of trails: Mathiessen State Park is about 3 miles east of Oglesby. Take Highway 71 east to Highway 178 then go south to the Dells Area entrance to the park.
Map of local region: Mathiessen State Park

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