Bork S Falls Is A Lovely Waterfall Fed Pool In Illinois To Spend Some Time

What will you be doing to cool off this summer? Will you head to a lakeside beach or maybe one of the many waterparks around the state? If the thought of a swimming hole hasn’t crossed your mind, maybe it should. There are several popular swimming holes around the state, like the one at Bell Smith Springs, but there’s a lesser-known waterfall feeding into a stunning turquoise pool that everyone should add to their summertime bucket list.

Located deep within Ferne Clyffe State Park of the Illinois Ozarks is Bork’s Falls which plunges into a lovely pool below. It’s an ideal place to spend time on a hot summer day.

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To get to Bork’s Falls, there is a series of trails to take. Bork’s Waterfall Trail, Bobcat Loop Trail, and Big Buck Creek Trail add up to a total of 3.7 miles guiding hikers right to the waterfall.

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The Bork’s Waterfall Trail itself is just 0.5 miles long, leading directly to the falls. Another way to reach the trailhead is from Happy Hollow Road. If you choose this route, your trek will be much shorter.

Eric Nissen/AllTrails Wet weather may cause unsafe conditions along the road accessing the waterfall, however, so plan your trip accordingly.

Make sure you are wearing proper footwear as the rocks surrounding the waterfall may get slippery and the trail may be muddy, especially if it rained recently.

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The hike to get to Bork’s Falls is so worth it! The sound of the waterfall and the cool turquoise water below is quite inviting on a hot summer’s day.

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This waterfall is one of the most beautiful, serene spots in the forest, and yet, it doesn’t have much visitor traffic. It’s very likely you’ll have Bork’s Falls all to yourself.

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Enjoy the beauty and quiet of Bork’s Falls as you cool off on a hot day. Chances are, you’ll want to spend all day here.

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Will you add Bork’s Falls to your summertime bucket list? What other swimming holes do you like to visit around the state? Let us know in the comments.

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Wet weather may cause unsafe conditions along the road accessing the waterfall, however, so plan your trip accordingly.

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For Bork’s Falls trail information, visit the AllTrails webpage.

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