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Locations & Things to Do
Buffalo Woods includes multiple locations:
Buffalo Woods-North
Entrance
S Kean Ave, north of W 87th St
Cook County, IL 60480
(near Willow Springs)
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
- Portable Bathroom
- Trail Access
- Hiking & Walking
- Bicycling
- Dogs
(on-leash only) - Cross-Country Skiing
- Portable bathroom open May 1 to October 31 depending on weather conditions.
Picnic Groves
- Grove #2
(with shelter)- Capacity: 350 people
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Buffalo Woods-Central
Entrance
S Kean Ave, north of W 87th St
Cook County, IL 60480
(near Willow Springs)
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
- Portable Bathroom
- Trail Access
- Hiking & Walking
- Bicycling
- Dogs
(on-leash only) - Cross-Country Skiing
- No Fishing
- No Alcohol (without permit)
- Ice Skating
Picnic Groves
- Grove #3
(with shelter)- Capacity: 300 people
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Buffalo Woods-South
Entrance
W 87th St, west of S Kean Ave
Cook County, IL 60480
(near Willow Springs)
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
- Portable Bathroom
- Trail Access
- Hiking & Walking
- Bicycling
- Dogs
(on-leash only) - Cross-Country Skiing
- Portable bathroom open May 1 to October 31 depending on weather conditions.
Picnic Groves
- Grove #4
(with shelter)- Capacity: 350 people
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Buffalo Woods Family Picnic Area
Entrance
S Kean Ave, north of W 87th St
Cook County, IL 60480
(near Willow Springs)
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Trails
Palos Trail System
The extensive and varied Palos Trail System winds through rolling hills and deep ravines, providing beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes.
Location: Hickory Hills, Justice, Palos Hills & Willow Springs
Surface
UnpavedEstimated Total Length
42.1 milesHours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
*Please be a courteous trail user: Follow posted signs and our trail rules and etiquette.