Forest Preserves of Cook County 2020 Spring Brochure

South Zone Explore what’s wild and wonderful. Regardless of your athletic interests, Dan Ryan Woods offers numerous opportunities to get your blood pumping. The new fitness stairs, located at one of the highest points in Chicago, are modeled after the popular stairs at Swallow Cliff in suburban Palos Park. The 63-step stairs at Dan Ryan Woods’ sledding hill have quickly become Climb to Health a place to get in some cardio. Or run or walk on the mile-long paved trail loop that connects to the Major Taylor Trail—or a walk in the woods south of W 87th Street along historic limestone aqueducts. Or climb and let your imagination take over in a new treehouse-inspired nature play area. Photo: Virginia Bluebell 34