Des Plaines River Trail & Greenway — From Wetlands to Woods

Hiking · US · 88 km · 4 stages

Known locally as “Nature’s Highway,” the Des Plaines River Trail & Greenway spans over 60 miles of protected land and water. Comprising 12 forest preserves along the Des Plaines River Valley, it’s a haven where wildlife thrives, from beavers and herons, to rare butterflies and delicate wildflowers.

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