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Columbia Woods is a forest preserve located near Willow Springs, Illinois, at the western edge of the Cook County Forest Preserves. It offers access to the Chicago Portage National Historic Site and serves as a key entry point to the Des Plaines River Trail and the I&M Canal Trail, making it a popular starting spot for long bike rides or hikes. The preserve features a boat launch for paddlers on the Des Plaines River, as well as shaded picnic areas and quiet wooded paths. While it’s more low-key than other preserves, its location and river access make it a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts.

The multi-use Veterans Memorial Trail connects or intersects with a number of other area trails, allowing you to ride, uninterrupted for miles. It also passes through Black Partridge Woods and Wood Ridge Forest Preserves.

The John Husar I & M Canal Trail has a fascinating history, connecting Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River long ago. Now, it's a wonderful place to visit and ride along. With lots of trees and beautiful views of the canal, it's a perfect spot for a scenic and enjoyable ride.

Eastern trailhead for the Night Heron Trail, an almost 3-mile loop trail that takes you through the Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve. The trailhead had picnic tables, parking, and restrooms.

This section of the Centennial Trail takes you from Lemont to Willow Springs and passes through Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. The path passes through a treelined, green landscape and is a very relaxing place to ride.

The east shore of Saganashkee Slough in the Palos Forest Preserves offers a popular walking, biking, and fishing spot. Visitors can spot all sorts of birds, including loons, herons, and grebes. The 377-acre lake has trails as well as places to sit and relax.

​The Cal-Sag Trail, or Calumet-Sag Trail, is a paved multi-use path spanning 16.2 miles. It connects the John Husar I&M Canal Trail in Lemont to the Major Taylor Trail in Riverdale. Users hug the Cal-Sag Channel, getting nice waterway views and shade from the surrounding forests. Future plans aim to extend the trail to 26 m

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