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Timber Ridge Trail connects the Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch with the Great Western Trail. This smooth, paved path runs past Kline Creek Farm and Timber Lake.

West Branch Forest Preserve, a 713-acre area comprised of meadows, wetlands, forests, and prairies, offers trails, fishing opportunities, wildlife viewing, and picnic areas. Open from one hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset, the preserve welcomes dogs on leashes no longer than 10 feet, and alcohol is prohibited. Originally used for flood control, the preserve now includes a reservoir that naturally filters stormwater. It's home to reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and birds, including grassland and migratory shorebirds.

Blackwell's McKee Marsh is a year-round haven for birdwatchers. A viewing platform near the water's edge offers close-up views of wetland species like blue herons, wood ducks, blue-winged teals, and sandpipers.

Blackwell's McKee Marsh is located just north of Mack Road and is a haven for avid birdwatchers. At this location, near the water's edge, there is a viewing platform that gives you the opportunity to watch the wetland species up close. There are a variety of species you could spot here, including blue herons, wood ducks, blue-winged teals, and sandpipers. It is simply a paradise for our feathered friends, no matter what the season.

After your run, enjoy a well-deserved lunch by the scenic Meadow Lake. Find a spot to unpack your picnic and take in the natural beauty surrounding you. Gaze at the lush grasses and wildflowers fringing the tranquil waters. Listen to birdsong and the gentle breeze rustling through. Let the bright blooms and verdant landscape soothe you as you refuel. With its idyllic meadow views, this is an ideal spot to pause, picnic, and appreciate the splendor of nature here at Morton Arboretum.

Herrick Lake is a 22-acre reservoir in the Herrick Lake Forest Preserve. The lake is most popular for fishing, and there is a path that circles around the waters, hugging the shore the entire time.

After your hike, enjoy a well-deserved lunch by the scenic Meadow Lake. Find a spot to unpack your picnic and take in the natural beauty surrounding you. Gaze at the lush grasses and wildflowers fringing the tranquil waters. Listen to birdsong and the gentle breeze rustling through. Let the bright blooms and verdant landscape soothe you as you refuel. With its idyllic meadow views, this is an ideal spot to pause, picnic, and appreciate the splendor of nature here at Morton Arboretum.

Located between timber Lake and Geneva Road, here is the Dupage River Trail.