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Locations & Things to Do
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West
Entrance
26th St, east of S 25th Ave
Cook County, IL 60526
(near La Grange Park)
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
- Portable Bathroom
- Trail Access
- Hiking & Walking
- Bicycling
- Dogs
(on-leash only) - Cross-Country Skiing
- Canoe Landing
- 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 #2
(with shelter)- Capacity: 100 people
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-East
Entrance
26th St, west of Maple Ave
Cook County, IL 60526
(near La Grange Park)
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
Picnic Groves
- Grove #1
- Capacity: 100 people
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Trails
Salt Creek Trail System
The Salt Creek Trail System’s paved and unpaved trails run along the Des Plaines River, Salt Creek and Brookfield Zoo, offering visitors views of a glacial valley, gravelly moraine and Salt Creek’s unique pool and riffle environment.
Location: Brookfield, Forest View, La Grange Park, Lyons, McCook, North Riverside, Oak Brook, Riverside, Westchester & Western Springs
Surface
Paved & UnpavedEstimated Total Length
16.4 milesHours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
*Please be a courteous trail user: Follow posted signs and our trail rules and etiquette.
Canoe Landing
A carry-in canoe landing provides access to Salt Creek.