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Locations & Things to Do
Dam No. 1 Woods-East
Entrance
Dundee Rd, east of Milwaukee Ave
Wheeling, IL 60090
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
- Portable Bathroom
- Trail Access
- Bicycling
- Dogs
(on-leash only) - Cross-Country Skiing
- Equestrian Parking
Picnic Groves
- Grove #1
(with shelter)- Capacity: 399 people
- Grove #2
(with shelter)- Capacity: 250 people
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Dam No. 1 Woods-West
Entrance
E Hintz Rd & Milwaukee Ave
Wheeling, IL 60090
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Trails
Des Plaines River Trail System
The unpaved Des Plaines River Trail follows its namesake river through more than a dozen forest preserves, allowing visitors to enjoy casual strolls, full-day adventures and anything in between.
Location: Chicago, Des Plaines, Glenview, Melrose Park, Mount Prospect, Northbrook, Park Ridge, River Forest, Rosemont, Schiller Park & Wheeling
Surface
Paved & UnpavedEstimated Total Length
28.4 milesHours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
*Please be a courteous trail user: Follow posted signs and our trail rules and etiquette.