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Summary: Waterfall Glen wraps around Argonne National Laboratory and is situated southwest of Chicago. The main trail is wide and flat, and loops all around the park for a total distance of around 9.5 miles. There are many side trails in the park that branch off of the main trail and offer different scenery and less traffic than the main trail. The branch I chose took me to St. Patrick's cemetary, which dates back to the mid-1800s (you must call ahead to get access to the cemetary). Families with children tend to hang around the paths closer to the trailhead, but they disappear once you hike out a bit. The area is suitable for hiking, trail running, mountain biking, and even just a mid-day stroll. Even on weekend days you can venture off of the main trail and find yourself on a secluded hike through a dense forest. And given the amount of different paths and trails in Waterfall Glen, you can hike here several times and have a different hike each time. Trailhead: From I-55, take Highway 83 (Kingery) South to Bluff Road. Turn right (West) onto Bluff Road. Go about 800 meters and turn left into the ranger station and follow the road to the trailhead and parking. You can also just stay on Bluff Road until it makes a sharp right-turn onto Cass Avenue. You can park on the southwest side of the intersection of Cass Avenue and Bluff Road. (Lat:41.7068 Lon:-87.95941) Trail Guides for Waterfall Glen: Hiking Illinois by Susan L. Post (Human Kinetics Pub) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County (630) 933-7200 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Sean Bullington Trail Reviews Page 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Beth on 7/18/2005 this is a pretty nice trail. the main loop is actually 9.5 miles. i've rode it nearly a half dozen times & it is always pretty. the canopy of the trees make parts of the trail cool & shady. right now the waterfall & creek is completely dry. a bed of rocks with a few snakes. 
Reviewed by Nikki on 7/9/2005 Hiked today through sawmill creek. Sadly, 99% of the water had evaporated and the creek is nothing but a bed of rocks. It's still beautiful scenerary despite the drought.
Reviewed by John on 6/18/2005 6/18-saturday, went off the main trail on the southeast corner of the preserve and walked along sawmill creek. The creek is mostly dry now but there are some pools here and there.
Reviewed by nk on 8/12/2004 where has this been hiding all my life???
Reviewed by dave on 7/26/2004 round trip is 9.5 miles 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||