Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve — Attraction in Plato Township

Nice and quiet forest preserve with a flat and easy loop trail around a prairie. The prairie is beautiful, especially in the summer, when the wildflowers are in full bloom.

The main trail loop is just under 3.5 miles and is perfect for walking or running. The trail takes you along multiple ponds, which are beautiful set against the prairie.

There's a restroom and picnic shelter near the...

Quiet place to walk, jog and ride horses. Usually, the native prairie plants provide a glimpse into the Illinois of old. The main loop is 3.9 miles. Sometimes after heavy rains, sections will be flooded. The southern section seems to have been leased to a farmer to grow some crops but this does not impede the...

I love this forest, watch out for ticks! Last year they got out of hand for a week. This year I have seen 1 or 2 on the dog and me but nothing I...