Bald Knob Cross
Bald Knob Road, Alto Pass, IL 62905
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Towering above the landscape at a over 111 feet, and visible for over 7,500 square miles, Bald Knob Cross is situated in the Shawnee National Forest near the small town of Alto Pass, Illinois.
A national symbol of faith, this 111-foot-tall cross, when illuminated at night, can be seen over an area of 7,500 square miles atop the most prominent elevation in Southern Illinois. The cross is surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest.
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Shawnee Hills Wine Trail check in challenge
Feb 05 – Dec 21
Visit all 12 wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail during 2025 and use the digital check in challenge pass, and be rewarded!
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Blessing of the Bikes and Bless Fest
Bald Knob Cross • May 18 @ 8AM
Kick off the riding season with a blessing held at the base of Bald Knob Cross, Alto Pass, IL.
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Blessing of the Jeeps at Bald Knob Cross
Bald Knob Cross • Jun 07 @ 8AM
On behalf of Bald Knob Cross of Peace, Jeep N Shawnee, Living the Jeep Life for Christ group, along with Asbher Arnold Jeep, we would like…
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