Messenger Woods Preserve

 

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Trail Website: http://www.fpdwc.org/messenger.cfm
Trail Distance: 2 miles
Trail Surface: Mowed Turf
Type of Use: Fat Tire, Leisure
Towns: Joliet, Lockport
County: Will
Intensity of Use: Unknown
Setting: Creek, Wooded, Prairie, Ravine
Trail Maintaiend By: Forest Preserve District of Will County
Connecting Trails: None
Park Hours: Summer Hours (April - October) 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. / Winter Hours (November - March) 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Directions for parking: From Joliet, take Route 6 east to Cedar Road. Turn left (north) on Cedar Road and proceed to Bruce Road. Head east on Bruce Road staying left at the Y. The preserve entrance is to the north.
Messenger Woods is located on Bruce Road, north of Route 6 (Southwest Highway) and east of Cedar Road, in rural Lockport.
Trail Map:
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Rider's Comments: Near Orland Park is this peaceful, secluded spot. Spring Creek runs through this 947-acre state nature preserve noted for beautiful spring wildflowers and rare bird species. At least 146 native plant species have been recorded here. To hike the nature trail, cross the stone bridge over Spring Creek and head north along a ridge overlooking a ravine. You will find water, picnic tables, shelters, and restrooms at both the Hawthorn and Oak Knoll areas. The northern section of the preserve is a designated Illinois Nature Preserve and is not open to pets.

For Detailed Information Contact:
Forest Preserve District of Will County

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Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry

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