Grainger Woods County Forest Preserve, Libertyville, IL

Grainger Woods County Forest Preserve in Libertyville spans 318 acres of oak-hickory woodland and restored prairie. The 4.5-mile trail system includes a crushed-limestone main loop and several narrower paths that wind through mature timber and open savanna. Equestrians use a designated bridle trail, while anglers access the Des Plaines River shoreline at two fishing platforms. A picnic shelter and restrooms sit near the main parking area on Buckley Road, and a small playground serves younger visitors. Seasonal highlights include spring wildflowers along the river corridor and fall color in the upland forest. The preserve adjoins the Des Plaines River Trail, allowing cyclists and runners to travel north to Independence Grove or south toward Cook County without leaving the regional network. Nearby shopping and dining along Milwaukee Avenue are less than five minutes away by car, and Metra’s Libertyville station is roughly three miles southeast, offering weekday service to downtown Chicago.

Location

City Libertyville

State Illinois

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House $2,472,500

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