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Lyons Woods Forest Preserve Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
Loop trail near parking lot and connected to various neighborhood trails and the Lyons Woods-Waukegan Savanna Trail.
0.5
mi
Distance
13
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingDogs AllowedFall ColorsFishingLakeSpringWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.54mi
Distance
13ft
Elevation Gain
13ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
664ft
High Point
639ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Trail surface type is gravel and the following activities are allowed: Hiking, Biking, Cross-Country Skiing. Move from pine grove to prairie to oak woodland as you relax at this gem of a spot. This scenic 345-acre preserve in Waukegan includes a contrasting mix of terrain ideal for trail enthusiasts. Lyons Woods has 2.5 miles of gravel trails for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing. Trails here tie into the Robert McClory Path, a regional path managed by the Lake County Department of Transportation, and also connect to local trails, parks and communities via the Lyons Woods to Waukegan Savanna Trail. Please keep dogs leashed and on trails at all times, and pick up after them.

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Contributors
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