Post Offices Along the River To River Trail

I've had several inquiries lately about whether there are post offices close enough to the trail to use for resupply. Yes, there are three that are virtually on the trail and one that is about a half mile from the trail. So I hope this helps those of you planning longer hikes and want to use the postal system for resupply.

I spoke with a couple of the postmasters of these post offices and they tell me that all you have to do is mark your package for "General Delivery" and they will hold it for you. Be sure to have an ID with you when you pick it up. Also be sure to check the hours of operation ahead of time. Some are not open for an hour during the middle of the day on weekdays and Saturday hours are very limited.

From East to west:

Herod
100 Highway 34 S, Herod, IL‎
(618) 264-5172
R2R trail goes right by this post office

Eddyville
110 Main Street, Eddyville, IL
(618) 672-4711
R2R trail goes right in front of this post office

Goreville
117 South Broadway, Goreville, IL‎
(618) 995-2642‎
at the trailhead at the north border of Ferne Clyffe State Park one can see the outskirts of Goreville to the east - the post office is about a half mile from this spot

Makanda
709 Makanda Road, Makanda, IL‎
(618) 457-5348
this post office is just across the railroad tracks from the Makanda boardwalk, adjacent to the entrance to Giant City State Park - you can see it from the trail