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Gold Finch Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. IL
  3. …Chicago Metro Area
  4. …Spring Grove
  5. Chain O'Lakes State Park
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“This is a shaded, crushed limestone trail with Fox River access. ”

Natalie Stevens
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1.7

Miles

2.7

KM

Loop

796' 243 m

High

740' 226 m

Low

55' 17 m

Up

54' 16 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

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Features Birding · River/Creek · Spring · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This park features plenty of shady, wooded areas in addition to open prairie and creekside paths. The crushed limestone usually stays pretty dry no matter the weather. There are some terrain changes and hills to keep the hike interesting. This is also a good spot for wildlife sightings.

Flora & Fauna

snakes, muskrat, deer, geese

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Natalie Stevens
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  3.0 from 3 votes

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in Chain O'Lakes State Park

#27949

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#3

in Chain O'Lakes State Park

#252

in Illinois

#27,949

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