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Wolf Road Woods Offers Challenging Hiking and Mountain Biking—and Excellent Birding—in Cook County

November 13, 2026November 13, 2026 by anders458, posted in Uncategorized, @FPDCC, biking, birdwatching, cross-country skiing, fall colors, Forest Preserve of Cook County, hiking, Illinois, kids activities, spring wildflowers, winter activities

BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER AND AUTHOR OF THE NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND BLOG (FOUNDED IN 2017) AND BOOK I had a great day at Wolf Road Woods (Wolf Road, south of 95th Street, Cook County, IL 60480, near Willow Springs) on Wednesday. I hiked in some of the most rugged natural areas in the county, and … Continue reading Wolf Road Woods Offers Challenging Hiking and Mountain Biking—and Excellent Birding—in Cook County

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