Lambs Woods Forest Preserve, Lockport, IL

Lambs Woods Forest Preserve in Lockport, Illinois, provides direct access to 467 acres of protected woodlands, open fields, and wetland areas. The preserve features 4.8 miles of multi-use trails that accommodate hiking, running, and cross-country skiing in winter. A 1.2-mile segment is paved for easier access, while the remaining paths are natural-surface routes suitable for equestrians. Picnic shelters, a fishing pond stocked with bluegill and largemouth bass, and a designated archery range are located near the 135th Street entrance. The preserve sits adjacent to the I&M Canal Trail, allowing residents to connect to a 60-mile regional trail system without driving. Its location along IL Route 171 places it within a 10-minute drive of downtown Lockport shops and restaurants, while the adjacent Metra Rock Island District line offers commuter rail service to Chicago’s Loop in approximately 55 minutes.

Hiking Paths Picnic Area