Near Hollows Conservation Area
Lake Atwood - Photo Courtesy of McHenry County Conservation District
Near Hollows Conservation Area
Hollows Conservation Area - Photo courtesy of McHenry County Conservation District
Near Hollows Conservation Area
Hollows Conservation Area - Photo courtesy of McHenry County Conservation District
Near Hollows Conservation Area
Hollows Conservation Area in the winter - Photo courtesy of McHenry County Conservation District
Near Hollows Conservation Area
Pier at Hollows Conservation Area - Photo courtesy of McHenry County Conservation District

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Hollows Conservation Area

3.8 (4 Ratings)
This is a great trail with a little bit of everything for quick workouts.
3.4
mi
Distance
139
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekWildflowers
Access Issues
Park is open sunrise to sunset.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.43mi
Distance
139ft
Elevation Gain
139ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
903ft
High Point
824ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The first mile is a crushed limestone road with a gentle rise. When you leave the road for the loop around the campground, you'll be on a singletrack trail that is well kept and fairly even. When you leave the camping area there is a 160 foot climb that brings you to a beautiful overlook of the valley. The next mile takes you along a narrow, well-marked, nature trail with a bridge halfway to the lake.Finally, you'll emerge onto a grass trail that circles the lake. This is fairly even and well maintained. After this, the trail loops back to the parking area where you started.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Dan Rothstein