Directions/Walk Details: They have a floating half mile trail out to the actual bog but we’ll be taking the 2.5-mile trail that circumvents the property. Half is crushed stone and half is hard packed grass (with a very small section a floating walkway). It is quite hilly and as a matter of fact, the preserve calls this “moderately” difficult I say it is one of our hardest. If you only do the trail out to the bog and back it is roughly a half mile though it is an uneven surface (fascinating). If you do the bog plus trail around the bog it will be 3.4 miles total. Pets allowed but not encouraged with an uneven floating bridge, sensitive plants, and ticks. Bring bug spray!
Directions/Walk Details: The parking lot is right across the street from this address and next to Timberwoods Park, or the “Blue Park” as it is affectionately called by Gurnee residents. Overflow parking is on the street. Partly shaded. Paved path. We have a 2-mile route along Almond Road planned. For an extra mile we’ll walk through Aberdare for 3 miles total. Pet friendly.
Directions/Walk Details: The 2-mile path is paved and goes around a beautiful lake (there is an additional 1-mile gravel path for a very nice 3-mile walk. Some shade but not much. Pets welcome. Park by playground unless full then use the other lot.
Directions/Walk Details: A beautiful 1.8-mile trail around Butler Lake. Many connected trails on the other side of Lake Street to make a longer walk. Half wood chips, half paved. Mostly flat. May be buggy. 50% shaded. Pets allowed. Additional parking by the fishing pier just East.
Directions/Walk Details: From Grand and Rt. 45 take Rt. 45 north, continue past Grass Lake Road. In approximately 2 miles, the entrance to Ravens Glen will be on your left. We will meet in the parking lot. This is an open, gravel trail. Not much shade. The primary loop is 1.1 miles but if you take the spur to Miller Road you can add another 1.1 miles to the trip for a nice 2.5-mile walk. Pet friendly.
Directions/Walk Details: We will meet in the parking lot of the University Center. It is a stand-alone building on the Eastern side of the property closer to Washington Street. The 2.5-mile path is paved and goes around the perimeter of the school. Some shaded, some out in the open. Restrooms open in the college. Pets allowed.
Directions/Walk Details: The basic circumnavigation is roughly 2 miles. 100% paved with some hills. Pets allowed. Heather Ridge is at Milwaukee and Route 120. We’ll meet in the parking lot at the entrance nearest to Gavin’s Corner. Follow the signs to the golf course but look for the Heather Ridge Woods Nature Path sign & Tiny Free Lending Library. We’ll be starting on the newly revamped nature trail/tiny lending library.
Directions/Walk Details: Park behind the Avon Township offices. We’ll then walk around Cranberry Lake which is a 1 mile woodchip trail. Mostly flat. Pets welcome. No restrooms. Some shade.
Directions/Walk Details: We’ll be doing something different this time. We will walk the Des Plaines River Trail NORTH towards Route 120 (and see but will then walk the DPRT. Once you enter Independence Grove go to the LEFT and head all the way to the end for parking. Note, they may check your ID at the gate. Entry is free for Lake County residents but you will need your ID to show you live in Lake County. Pets are not allowed at Independence Grove but they are allowed on the Des Plaines River Trail. Much of the trail will be protected by trees. The trail is gravel.
Directions/Walk Details: 2 trails, one is 1.7 miles and the other is 1 mile for a nice 2.5-mile walk. Crushed gravel. Protected from the wind by trees. When you enter the preserve, go to the 1st parking lot on the RIGHT. We will meet in the 1st parking lot you encounter. Note this is the EAST side and not the usual walk we take around the lake. Pets allowed.
900 N Hunt Club Rd
