Linne Woods includes a segment of the North Branch of the Chicago River, a canoe landing and a picnic grove. Paved and unpaved trails in the North Branch Trail System run through the site.
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Location & Things to Do
Linne Woods
Entrance
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
- Indoor Bathroom
- Accessible Portable Bathroom
- Trail Access
- Hiking & Walking
- Bicycling
- Dogs
(on-leash only) - Cross-Country Skiing
- Canoe Landing
- Equestrian Parking
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Indoor bathroom open April 1 to October 31 depending on weather conditions.
- Portable bathroom open November 1 to April 30 depending on weather conditions.
Picnic Groves
- Grove #1
(with shelter)- Capacity: 300 people
- Grove #2
(with shelter)- Capacity: 200 people
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Trails
North Branch Trail System
The North Branch Trail System offers paved and unpaved trails along approximately 20 miles of the North Branch of the Chicago River, making it a premier biking route in the northern suburbs.
Location: Chicago, Glenview, Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook, Northfield, Skokie & Winnetka
Surface
Paved & UnpavedEstimated Total Length
36.7 milesHours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Canoe Landing
A carry-in canoe landing provides access to the North Branch of the Chicago River.
Volunteer
Linne Woods
Linne Woods features a variety of spring and summer wildflowers with a canopy of oaks and hickories and an understory of ironwood and black cherry. Help remove buckthorn and other weedy species, protecting the native woodland ecosystem.
Linne Prairie
This 30-acre prairie has been impacted by agriculture, garbage dumping, and used for limestone spoil. Volunteers have dedicated themselves to restoring this land and protecting the adjacent high-quality prairie remnant, oak-hickory forest, and riparian areas from invasive species and other threats. Experience the beauty of its re-establishment and the return of wildlife.