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OWNER: Forest Preserves of Cook County
CONTACT: 800-870-3666
WEBSITE: https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/cranberry-slough/
EVENTS: Events/Classes at this Park
Hours: Open everyday sunrise to sunset
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: Conservation Area
Special Features/Comments: The Country Lane Woods entrance is part of Cranberry Slough. Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve includes one of only a handful of peat bog ecosystems in Illinois, cradled by rolling upland woods. This relic of the glacial era supports habitats uncommon this far south. There are 35 miles of unpaved trails in the area to see the native plants and wildlife.
GETTING THERE:
Parking
pDriving Directions: https://maps.google.com/
lBus Route: https://tripplanner.rtachicago.com/
sTrain Line and Stop: https://tripplanner.rtachicago.com/
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Trails
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Picnic Tables
Pets: Allowed On-Leash
Additional Features: Picnic Shelter
Trash Cans: Yes
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Trail Surface: Unpaved
Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Skiing
Trail Length: Over 10 miles
