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Sauk Trail Forest Preserve – Sauk Trail Forest Preserve loop from South Chicago Heights

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United States

Illinois

Cook County

South Chicago Heights

Sauk Trail Forest Preserve – Sauk Trail Forest Preserve loop from South Chicago Heights

Easy

3.2

(16)

hikers

Sauk Trail Forest Preserve – Sauk Trail Forest Preserve loop from South Chicago Heights

01:34

6.13km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 16 m for 84 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 6.03 km for 84 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

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Parking

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649 m

Sauk Trail Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

With over 10 miles of scenic wooded trails at Sauk Trail Forest Preserve near Chicago, you'll explore prairies, oak savannas, and wetlands, spotting wildlife as you enter this diverse nature escape.

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1.61 km

Sauk Trail Lake is a small freshwater lake located in Cook County. It is an enlarged portion of Thorn Creek. It is located in the Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve. There is a rich fish fauna in this lake.

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3.54 km

Sauk Trail Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

With over 10 miles of scenic wooded trails at Sauk Trail Forest Preserve near Chicago, you'll explore prairies, oak savannas, and wetlands, spotting wildlife as you enter this diverse nature escape.

Tip by

6.13 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.18 km

516 m

423 m

Surfaces

5.67 km

266 m

180 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

28°C

16°C

59 %

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