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Prairie Creek Woods Trail
If you are looking for an alternative to the many forested and canyon rock trails in Illinois, then consider this beautiful hike through the tallgrass prairies.
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Prairie Creek Woods Trail Details
If you are looking for an alternative to the many forested and canyon rock trails in Illinois, then consider this beautiful hike through the tallgrass prairies. You will start by meandering through the open landscape before encountering a grove of oak savannas and hickory trees, which provide refuge from the hot sun. The trail ends at Buttonbush Pond, a small marshy haven for frogs and turtles. The entire area is surrounded by wildflower fields and shaded forest, which makes this a great stopping point for resting and enjoy the tranquil sounds of nature.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Prairie Creek Woods Trail
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Tall Grass Prairie and Bison
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Buffalo Viewing Trail
As its name implies, this trail is one of the best spots in the state to view the majestic buffalo herds that roam through the grassland prairies.
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Channahon State Park
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Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
This sprawling 2,537-acre nature preserve is more than just protected grassland prairie.
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Mazon Creek Fossil Beds
The fossils that were discovered in this site near Morris have formed over 309 million years ago.