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This forest preserve offers a quiet escape from the city with a good selection of trails. All the trails are well marked and well maintained. You can also connect to the Des Plains River Trail to explore further afield.

This stretch of the Des Plaines River Trail leads you to Minear Lake, a peaceful 72-acre lake perfect for a break. Take in the calm waters surrounded by tall trees, then head just steps away to the sandy beach if you're up for a swim. In the summer, it’s an ideal spot for a refreshing dip, but even if you’re just passing through, the quiet shoreline offers the perfect place to pause and soak in the scenery.

The Lake at Independence Grove is a must-visit stop along the Des Plaines River Trail, offering cyclists a scenic and easy ride through a 115-acre retreat. Once a gravel quarry, this reclaimed space now features smooth paths, gentle terrain, and beautiful lake views—perfect for beginners and family-friendly outings. Visit in the spring, and you might spot colorful wildflowers adding even more charm to this peaceful ride.

This stretch of the Des Plaines River Trail leads you to Minear Lake, a peaceful 72-acre lake perfect for a break. Take in the calm waters surrounded by tall trees, then head just steps away to the sandy beach if you're up for a swim. In the summer, it’s an ideal spot for a refreshing dip, but even if you’re just passing through, the quiet shoreline offers the perfect place to pause and soak in the scenery.

The Lake at Independence Grove, a highlight along the Des Plaines River Trail, offers hikers a scenic 115-acre retreat within a reclaimed gravel quarry. If you're visiting in the spring, you may be able to spot colorful warblers along the surrounding woodlands!

Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve encompasses wetlands, groves of large oaks, and open prairies teeming with wildflowers and native grasses. It features smooth gravel trails, bridges, and boardwalks, where you can spot wildlife and enjoy birdwatching along the way.

The Millennium Trail leads to a beautiful view of Schreiber Lake, a 5.36-acre glacial lake surrounded by a narrow fringe of floating sedge and willow hummocks along parts of its shoreline.

Here you will find a gorgeous network of flat, crushed gravel trails that connect with the Des Plaines River Trail and other nearby preserves. The trails take you around scenic ponds, by picnic areas, and through the woods. This is a great place to see birds who use the ponds as migratory stops.