![]() ![]() My Garmin said that my total ascent for the loop was about 400 feet. I saw some complaints about elevation change, and here again, given flat boring Midwest plains, the few hills here were welcome relief for me. Just a few small percent of this trail was either wet, partially blocked, or eroded. ![]() I saw review complaints about its condition. Given this week's weather, it was amazing how well this main loop trail held up. There appeared to be some offshoot trails for more mixed terrain, though after a week of heavy rains, many seemed very wet from my view as I ran by them. The crushed gravel and dirt surface is better suited to wider tire bikes like a hybrid, cyclocross, or even a mountain bike. Not sure I would rush to take your road bike on this trail, though, it wouldn't be that tough on the bike. It also looks great for walking and biking. It is an excellent option for untechnical asphalt free running. I ran the 9.5 mile loop yesterday, 5/14/16. I didn't see any reference to being able to RUN on this trail, but, I went for it and was not disappointed. To access parking on the southwest side, follow Lemont Road to where it crosses 101st Street the parking turnoff is on the east of Lemont where 101st comes in. To access the southeast end of the trail continue south on Cass Avenue from I-55 and bear left at the elbow bend onto Bluff Road the parking area is a short distance up the road on the right. Turn right on Northgate Road then right again into the parking area (there are 2 parking areas the second right is a larger lot). On the north side, take I-55 to the Cass Avenue Exit and head south. There are three main parking areas for Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. Horseback riders can park their trailers in designated spots at the trailhead on Northgate Road trailer parking is not allowed at the Lemont Road lot. Horseback riding is not allowed in developed recreational areas, such as the youth group campground. Cyclists must stick to the designated bike trails. ![]() The multi-use trail system accommodates cyclists, equestrians and hikers, and some trails are groomed in winter for skiing. You're likely to see lots of wildlife here, too. The 700-acre forest is a contiguous wooded acreage interspersed with dolomite beneath a prairie habitat, home to rare plants.Īs you explore the limestone-surfaced trail, you'll discover the woodlands with dominant oak and maple trees, as well as prairie and grassland habitats and planted pine groves. The preserve is geologically significant, featuring glacier-carved rock ridges, ravines and wetland potholes, which are not found anywhere else in the county. The trail system in Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve makes a loop around the entire park. ![]()
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