Wadsworth Prairie Nature Preserve, Wadsworth, IL

Wadsworth Prairie Nature Preserve covers 328 acres of open grassland and wetland habitat in northern Lake County. Two miles of mowed trails wind through tallgrass prairie and sedge meadow, offering residents direct access to hiking, bird-watching, and seasonal wildflower viewing. The site is bordered by the Des Plaines River Trail, providing an additional ten-mile paved route for cyclists and runners that connects to nearby communities. Parking is available at the trailhead on Route 41, and the preserve is open daily from sunrise to sunset with no entrance fee. Its location, less than five miles from the I-94 corridor, places shopping, schools, and Metra stations within a short drive while maintaining a rural setting free of development.

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