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Summary: This area has a few loop trails and an outand back trail. The Nature Center Loop trail is 1/2 mile long. The Woodland Trail is 1 1/4 miles and the Owl Lake Trail, which starts at the far end of the Woodland trail, is 3/4 mile. All the trails start at the Nature Center parking area. Trailhead: Thorn Creek Nature Preserve is located at 247 Monee Road in Park Forest Illinois. Call 708-747-6320 for directions. (Lat:41.46354 Lon:-87.69584) Trail Guides for Thorn Creek Nature Preserve: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Forest Preserve District of Will County (815)727-8700 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Keith Kuhlman, who has posted 1 other hike on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Linda on 1/15/2012 I enjoy this trail year round. 
Reviewed by RR on 10/29/2011 Enjoyed a fall hike through Thorn Creek. Great color and very crisp. Not crowded despite being a saturday afternoon.
Reviewed by Ann on 9/22/2004 I grew up in this area and never tire of Thorn Creek Woods. My kids, ages 5 &9, enjoy our annual trek to Owl Lake.
Reviewed by Donna McCluskey on 8/1/2004 Schubert's Woods was my choice, though there is no "trail" the paths around the water and up the ravine are obvious enough. Picked a hot weekend to go, but it was awfully pretty to see the size of the lake (?) that is there. Saw numerous egrets, a blue heron, heard a frog, and scattered several deer. Enjoyed the quiet and exploring someplace new and, of course, was saddened to see years' of broken glass and trash. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Illinois Hiking, Illinois Trails, Illinois Hikes, Cook County Hiking, Cook County Trails, Cook County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
