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Preserve Website: http://www.lcfpd.org/preserves/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.view&object_id=191&type=P
Trail Distance: 4.2 Miles total, 2 mile West Loop, 2.2 miles East Loop
Trail Surface: Crushed gravel
Type of Use: Tour, Mountain
Towns: North Chicago, Waukegan, Gurnee
County: Lake
Intensity of Use: Moderate
Setting: Prairie
Connecting Trails: Old School to the southwest.
Maintained by: Lake County Forest Preserve District
Directions for parking: I-94 north to Rt. 120, east 1.6 miles to Rt. 131. West Loop: South on Rt. 131, West on 10th Street. Park at shelters. This entrance is open Dec. - April only. West Loop: South on Rt. 131. Park at trailhead. Entrance open May - Nov. only. East Loop: South on Rt. 131, east on 10th Street, southwest on Dogdale Rd., West Entrance open year round. Park at Trailhead.
Hours of Operation: 6:30 a.m. to sunset.
Trail Map:
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Rider's Comments: If you're into Prairies, the West Loop is your trail. We did not ride the East Loop. Let us know what we missed. This trail is ideal for new bicyclists.

For Detailed Information Contact:
Lake County Forest Preserve District
2000 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048
847-367-6640

For Calendar of Events in Surrounding Communities Contact: 
North Chicago City Hall
1850 S. Lewis Ave.
North Chicago, IL 60064
847-578-7750
 
Waukegan Municipal Bldg.
106 N. Utica St.
Waukegan, IL 60079-0888
847-360-9000
 
Gurnee Village Hall
4573 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
847-673-7650
 

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