Trail Reviews
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Deer Grove Forest Preserve Brown Trail Review
Deer Grove Forest Preserve located in Palatine Illinois offers beautiful views of prairie, wetlands, and woods. This Cook County Forest Preserve also has several other unique and fun activities beyond the trails. Overall Thoughts on the Deer Grove Forest Preserve Brown Trail: Difficulty (Lower is Easier) Amenities Transportation & Accessibility: Crowding: Views & Wildlife: Overall…
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Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve Trail Review
Take a quick walk around the pond or extend your trip into the woods at Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve. This Dupage Forest Preserve offers 1 mile of trail between the South Loop Trail and North Loop Trail. The short length makes it a perfect quick nature escape! Plus, there are several benches around to…
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Fabyan Forest Preserve Trail Review: Centennial Garden Trail
All year round, you can catch the beauty of the Fox River from The Fabyan Forest Preserve. This Kane County Forest Preserve in Geneva Illinois also connects directly to The Fox River Bike Trail, making it a great addition to your adventure! The Fabyan Forest Preserve offers several seasonal experiences, including The Japanese Tea Gardens,…
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Naperville Riverwalk Trail Review
For those of you looking for the perfect mix of urban meets nature in the far west suburbs then the Naperville Riverwalk is the place for you. It also remains to embrace its community, as the riverwalk leads to and from the downtown, a community pool, a playground, and much more! Overall Thoughts on Naperville…
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Maple Grove Forest Preserve
Maple Grove Forest Preserve is a transportation-friendly hike located near the Downers Grove Train Station. It also connects two playgrounds together which can make this hike fun for your littlest adventures! Overall Thoughts on Maple Grove Forest Preserve Difficulty (Lower is Easier) Amenities Transportation & Accessibility: Crowding: Views & Wildlife: Overall Rating: Difficulty Maple Grove…
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Red Gate Woods: Chicago Pile-1 Trail Review
If you are looking for a historical trek, then Red Gate Woods should be your next destination. This Cook County Forest Preserve houses the final resting place of Chicago Pile-1, the world’s first-ever nuclear reactor. It first began in the tunnels underneath the University of Chicago football stadium, Chicago Pile 1 was soon relocated to…
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Fox River Bluff East: Meadow Trail Review
Fox River Bluff East, Meadow Trail, is a community-driven Forest Preserve. The neighborhood and the park seemed to be almost as one. Several houses butt up to the trail, with their backyards, having pathways leading into the park. The head trail from the parking lot seemed to lack amenities, with no restroom or even a…
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Norris Woods Forest Preserve: Eleanor’s Trail Review
Eleanor’s Trail at Norris Woods Forest Preserve features a pedestrian-only path that takes you through a forested area with views of Fox River. The Forest Preserve is also home to several deer. When we went we even saw a buck! One thing to note is that the one-way trail does end abruptly at private property…
