Rose Creek Mausoleum — Attraction in Fairbury

We went here last year and it was definitely an experience. No trail map in parking lot to show which way to go. Alltrails was pretty vague also. The best way in is to take the trail that is going the same direction of road pulling in. Park and go straight across creek. The main trail is hard to find unless you walk through and follow the creek. Stick to the tree line and walk up until you reach the highest point and look for a natural drainage valley to your right. Hike that straight down and the mausoleum will be on the right. You should be able to hear the creek. The main trail is really unstable in most places. If you make it then you will have to climb ladder and use small tree to pull yourself up. BE CAREFUL if you take main trail...

There is a very detailed explanation of how to get here given by a person on maps eith more experience than me.

From my personal adventure out there, I had to jump the gate, and cross over a dangerous bridge with no guard rails.

I didn't get as far as I would have liked and turned around, but would really like to go back and make it to the mausoleum.

Bring sunscreen and bug spray, and watch out for ticks! I got three going to...

Missed the main trail twice due to the tall grass, parts of it have washed out a bit. Would not advise doing this one if it has rained recently, the silt washout is very fine and slick as snot on a doorknob when wet. That being said, it is totally worth the trek. Just be aware or where you are stepping and what you...