The Middlefork Greenway, in Illinois, is a 4-mile trail open for biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing in the winter. The trail meanders through a rare tallgrass savanna, a mix of oak woodlands, prairies, sedge meadows, and marshes, all alongside the North Branch of the Chicago River. Two boardwalks also help protect the sensitive wetlands along the route. The trail is mostly gravel, with some grass sections where dogs are not allowed because it is considered one of the best examples of black soil savanna in the U.S., and provides a habitat for numerous rare and endangered species, such as the Blanding's turtle. The trail is generally flat, but it is fairly exposed with little shade, so be sure to bring plenty of water!

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Distance 176 m

Downhill 0 m

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Friday 26 December

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3°C

92 %

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Location: Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, United States

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