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Greenbelt Forest Preserve Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
Part of a 1.3-mile loop connected to two parking lots and two neighborhood trail connections.
0.7
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingDogs AllowedFall ColorsLakeSpringWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.66mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
21ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
713ft
High Point
693ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Trail surface type is gravel and the following activities are allowed: Hiking, Biking, Cross-Country Skiing. Tucked into Lake County's most urban area is this island of green. A surprising array of birds, wildflowers and landscapes are found here, and the amenities are clean, safe and well designed. The site also is home to the Greenbelt Cultural Center, a versatile facility designed with help from the public. The Center hosts community events and educational programs. The preserve offers five miles of trails for hiking, four miles of trails for bicycling and cross-country skiing, and a one-mile self-guided nature trail. Please keep dogs leashed and on trails at all times, and pick up after them.

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Contributors
Lake County Forest Preserves