Prairie Wolf Forest Preserve, Lake Forest, IL

Prairie Wolf Forest Preserve spans 196 acres in Lake Forest, IL, with six miles of multi-use trails that support hiking, running, cross-country skiing, and equestrian use. A 1.2-mile loop around the central meadow is wheelchair accessible and links to the 3.6-mile paved Des Plaines River Trail, giving residents direct connections to neighboring preserves without driving. The preserve contains three picnic shelters, two playgrounds, and a fishing pond stocked annually by the Lake County Forest Preserves. Open grassland and scattered oak woodlands create unobstructed views of seasonal wildflowers and migrating birds, while the on-site Prairie Wolf Dog Park offers a fenced, double-gated area for off-leash exercise. The preserve sits less than two miles from the Lake Forest Metra station and downtown shopping district, allowing residents to reach commuter rail service or errands by foot or bicycle on the adjacent trail network.

Biking Paths Cross-Country Skiing Dog Park Hiking Paths Horseback Riding Parking Picnic Area Snowmobiling