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Carl R. Hansen Woods

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Carl R. Hansen Woods

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Carl R. Hansen Woods

Name: Carl R. Hansen Woods
Rating: 2

Recommended by 3 hikers

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Location: Cook County, Illinois, United States

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1. Bode Lake via Poplar Creek Spur loop — Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve

18.7km

04:48

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Carl R. Hansen Woods loop from Hanover Township

10.8km

02:48

50m

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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3. Carl R. Hansen Woods loop from Shoe Factory Road Prairie Nature Preserve

11.1km

02:52

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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oliviakellis

November 18, 2023

At Carl R. Hansen Woods, hikers can wander through the trails while admiring the ecological restoration that has taken place over the years. Volunteers aid the revival of native habitats within this nature preserve, part of a statewide network. Trails interweave prairie, and woodlands, inviting discovery of local flora and fauna. The delicate ecosystem of Carl R. Hansen Woods offers hikers an enriching opportunity to connect with Illinois' natural heritage.

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Elevation 240 m

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Friday 2 January

-6°C

-9°C

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Location: Cook County, Illinois, United States

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Carl R. Hansen Woods

1. Bode Lake via Poplar Creek Spur loop — Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve

2. Carl R. Hansen Woods loop from Hanover Township

3. Carl R. Hansen Woods loop from Shoe Factory Road Prairie Nature Preserve

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