Joe Orr Woods

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Location & Things to Do

Joe Orr Woods

Entrance

E Joe Orr Rd, east of S Halsted St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Maps

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Things to Do & Amenities

  1. Portable bathroom(s) open by Memorial Day in spring through Labor Day in fall, weather permitting. For planned gatherings, it is recommended to call and confirm availability with staff by calling 800-870-3666, option 1.

Picnic Groves

  • Grove #1
    (with shelter)
    • Capacity: 300 people
Event Permits PageGrove PDF Map of Joe Orr Woods

Hours

Year-round: Sunrise to Sunset

Closures & Alerts

Trails

Thorn Creek Trail System

Extensive trail system of paved and unpaved trails that connect multiple forest preserves, winding past lakes, wetlands and woodlands.

Location: Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Glenwood, Lansing, Lynwood, Park Forest & South Holland

Maps

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Surface

Paved & Unpaved

Estimated Total Length

23.5 miles

Things to Do

Hours

Year-round: Sunrise to Sunset

Closures & Alerts

*Please be a courteous trail user: Follow posted signs and our trail rules and etiquette.
Page last updated: December 3, 2018