Discover gardens, a waterfall, lakeside trails & native trees in the beautiful nature center and botanic gardens.

The lake and gardens are free to enter and provide a beautiful location for a family-friendly stroll.

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1. Lake Katherine Trail

1.70km

00:26

Enjoy an easy 1.1-mile hike around Lake Katherine in Palos Heights, Illinois, perfect for a quick, accessible outdoor experience.

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2. Cal-Sag Trail

18.7km

04:46

60m

70m

Explore the accessible Cal-Sag Trail, a 11.6-mile (18.7 km) route offering diverse scenery from paved paths to woodlands and waterways.

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3. Cal-Sag Trail and Lake Katherine Loop

7.31km

01:51

10m

Hike an easy 4.5-mile loop through Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens and along the Cal-Sag Trail, perfect for wildlife spotting

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Elevation 180 m

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Wednesday 18 March

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88 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Location: Palos Heights, Cook County, Illinois, United States

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Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens

1. Lake Katherine Trail

2. Cal-Sag Trail

3. Cal-Sag Trail and Lake Katherine Loop

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