Name: Turtle Pond Trail
Rating: 3.0

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Features Birding · Lake · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly Kids will enjoy searching for critters and exploring the edge of the pond.

The trails at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie are open year-round from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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The Turtle Pond Trail allows hikers to follow a mowed path around the edge of Turtle Pond and the nearby seedbeds. Several benches and picnic tables make this an ideal spot to relax, explore, and enjoy a snack or picnic lunch.

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Land Manager: USFS - Midewin National Tallgrass Prarie Office

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3.0 from 1 vote

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Apr 13, 2019 near Elwood, IL

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Turtle Pond Trail

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Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Lake · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly Kids will enjoy searching for critters and exploring the edge of the pond.

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#301

#31,820

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