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Locations & Things to Do
Lake Avenue Woods-East
Entrance
W Lake Ave/E Eucilid Ave, east of N Des Plaines River Rd
Cook County, IL 60062
(near Northbrook)
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
- Portable Bathroom
- Trail Access
- Hiking & Walking
- Bicycling
- Dogs
(on-leash only) - Cross-Country Skiing
- Birding Hotspot
- 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: 200 people
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Lake Avenue Woods-West
Entrance
N Des Plaines River Rd, north of W Lake Ave/E Euclid Ave
Cook County, IL 60056
(near Mount Prospect)
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
- Accessible Portable Bathroom
Picnic Groves
- Grove #2
(with shelter)- Capacity: 300 people
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.