Good place to spend an afternoon
5/14/2023
Picturesque relaxing area. Very well kept. Very clean & areas for hikers of all types with 5 miles o...
The Hollows Conservation Area
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Cary, IL 60013
The Hollows Conservation Area in Cary, IL spans 478 acres and offers 4.75 miles of scenic trails for visitors to explore. Hikers can choose from various trails, including a one-mile loop around Lake Atwood and a 1.3-mile path through woodlands and past the picnic grove.
During winter, two miles of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing, providing a different perspective of the landscape. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy the clear waters of Lake Atwood, which is stocked annually with a variety of fish species such as bluegill, largemouth bass, channel catfish, and rainbow trout.
The conservation area boasts diverse natural communities, including sand prairies, wet silt loam prairies, and basin marsh habitats. With 335 native plant species and ongoing restoration efforts, visitors can spot a plethora of wildflowers, grasses, and state endangered plant species along the trails and campgrounds.
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