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A Walk in the Woods
Whether you're looking to spend a few hours on the trails, or want to
enjoy a 30-minute stroll, these spots offer scenic views to connect
you with nature.
Allerton Park & Retreat Center
Discover over 14 miles of trails
winding through prairie, gardens, and
forest along the Sangamon River.
Combine multiple trails to spend the
day at this picturesque estate where
you'll spot wildlife among the art
throughout the park.
Sangamon River Forest Preserve
On the easy walking trails around
this preserve where the Wildcat
Slough tributary flows into the
Sangamon River, you'll find the
Lincoln Ash Tree, one of the largest
trees in the state.
Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve
With a covered bridge, a botanical
garden, a golf course, and a scenic
lake, the paved and unpaved
trails around Lake of the Woods
Forest Preserve in Mahomet offer
various options to explore the
outdoors.
Okaw Bluff Trail
On a bluff overlooking Lake
Shelbyville, this 1.2 mile trail is
surrounded by 100 acres of wetland.
Find the viewing stands to be on the
lookout for the prevalent waterfowl
in the area.
Meadowbrook Park
With over 130 acres at this Urbana
park, three miles of paved trails
and two miles of unpaved trails
wind through restored prairie. You'll
discover sculptures throughout
the park, and will likely spot various
wildlife that frequent the area.
LOCAL LOVES
Zainab-I enjoy an early morning walk in the Lake of the Woods, located in
Mahomet. It's so peaceful, beautiful and healthy for the mind, body, and soul.
Middle Fork River Forest Preserve
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY'S FOREST PRESERVES
Get Closer to Nature!
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