West Branch Forest Preserve — Attraction in Illinois

Great single track trail, the only problems with the trails, for people who like trail/mountain biking it's a nice place but theres pretty much no challenge to the trail, and the only fun fast trails are blocked off by fallen trees, and they aren't small trees either. The normal main trail has some roots and small inclines and declines, and it has one spot you can jump with enough speed, theres one spot that there is supposed a mini bridge but it's gone and you have to ride through a little river that you cant ride through normaly (depends on your skill I guess). Also, I must warn you that that you have to give the trail a few days to dry to ride it after it rains, because this trail is a nightmare when its wet and extremely muddy. The trail has some really nice views and it has a launch port, it also multiple docks and you can fish, in spring the trail shrubs are burned away and the trail becomes more open, but in summer the trail becomes overgrown at some parts and the mosquitos are terrible, but that's only deep into the trail, it's great for running, walking, riding, I'd recommend this place for people who just want to take an small adventurous run or walk, but if you want to go on a casual bike ride here I would just go the mallard lake, but if you want a more challenging short technical...

I grew up in these woods before it was the fabulous park it is now. Our small trodden footpaths have become large gravel trails perfect for walking your dog or riding your bike. Great place to throw a line and catch some fish. Bring the kids, have a picnic. Enjoy the beautiful restored native prairie views and imagine what it must have been like for the First Peoples that lived here long before the settlers came with their wagons. Watch the storm clouds roll in, or stay as the sunset paints the sky with its majestic palette. This preserve is a true gem in the heart of...

I like going to this forest preserve. It's a great place to relax for a couple of hours because it's so peaceful. We go here a few times a year and my husband fishes. He has not caught one yet. The only thing I would want them to change is to put wider trails to walk through on the left side of the lake. There is a narrow trail but it doesn't go towards the lake.. Unless you're wearing pants, it's kind of painful and annoying to walk through all the tall weeds. Other than that, this forest preserve is...