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United States
Illinois
Cook County
River Forest

Thatcher Woods Preserve – Thatcher Woods loop from River Forest

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United States
Illinois
Cook County
River Forest

Thatcher Woods Preserve – Thatcher Woods loop from River Forest

Easy

4.6

(3092)

19,764

hikers

Thatcher Woods Preserve – Thatcher Woods loop from River Forest

00:34

2.22km

0m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Thatcher Woods Preserve

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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83 m

Thatcher Woods Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Thatcher Woods is located along the Des Plaines River and is home to many species of birds and plants. It's a combination of floodplain forest, savanna, and grassland: an ideal place for birdwatching and nature exploration.

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91 m

Thatcher Woods

Highlight • Forest

Thatcher Woods is located along the Des Plaines River and is home to many species of birds and plants. It's a combination of floodplain forest, savanna, and grassland: an ideal place for birdwatching and nature exploration.

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2.22 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.97 km

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.97 km

111 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 30 August

30°C

20°C

15 %

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