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.

Routes here

Best routes to Carl R. Hansen Woods

hikers

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.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.3

(3)

hikers

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.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

5.0

(1)

hikers

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.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 240 m

Weather

Today

Thursday 19 February

13°C

2°C

19 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

See routes here

Take Me There

Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

Add now

Location: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Pratt's Castle

View of the Lake at West Branch Forest Preserve

Great Western Trail

Meadowdale Raceway Gasoline Tank, Raceway Woods Forest Preserve

Fox River Trail

Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve

View of Fabyan Windmill

Illinois Prairie Path (Elgin Branch)

Pond at Shoe Factory Road Woods

Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

Norton Woods

Palatine Bike Trail Wooden Bridge

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

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️