Jon J Duerr Forest Preserve

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35W003 IL Route 31
South Elgin, IL 60177
+1 (630) 232-5980
http://www.kaneforest.com

Jon J Duerr Forest Preserve located in South Elgin IL offers a serene escape into nature with its scenic trails lush greenery and tranquil river views. Visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking picnicking and birdwatching making it an ideal spot for families and nature enthusiasts alike. With its diverse ecosystem and well-maintained facilities the preserve provides a peaceful retreat just a stone's throw from suburban life.

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4.09 reviews
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Carm A.
1/26/2021

This used to be named BlackHawk but anyways. This place is huge and lovely to walk through. You can go off trail and see some pretty awesome views and wildlife. If you walk all the way back to...

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Luke S.
8/28/2024

Decent forest preserve a really nice running trail in the morning. Perhaps not as taken care of as other preserves. Beware of yellow jackets in late summer-early fall. I've gotten stung in this...

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Annette M.
9/2/2022

I have mixed emotions about this Kane County forest preserve. On the one hand I love it because it's very "birdy" and for those who love to watch and count birds it is special. On the other hand...

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John M.
9/2/2022

Part of Kane County Forest Preserves. Nice walking paths. Good for dog walks but lots of bikes! Bridge over the Fox River. Lots of birds. Boat launch and picnic areas. Plenty of parking.

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Elaine M.
5/11/2022

We drove here in search of the "secret" waterfall described in the Trib. Well, I guess it really is secret. The trail map has no indication of it and though we asked everyone we passed no one knew...

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