Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Winter Brochure

Get some exercise, meet new people, and learn about your local forest preserves with these programs out on the trails. Hike the Preserves Walk & Talks For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation. Southwest Zone Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East -1.7 mi. Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East, Fieldcrest Dr, southwest of Crawford Ave Oak Forest Saturday, Jan 21 • 10 am Sag Valley -3.2 mi. Sag Valley Equestrian Parking, 131st St, east of Bell Rd Thursday, Dec 15 • 11 am Central Zone Chicago Portage National Historic Site* -1 mi. Register at tinyurl.com/wtcpnhs Chicago Portage National Historic Site, S Harlem Ave, south of 47th St, Lyons Wednesday, Jan 25 • 11 am Theodore Stone Forest -2 mi. Theodore Stone Forest, 67th St, east of S La Grange Rd Tuesday, Feb 21 • 10am South Zone Kickapoo Woods -1 mi. Kickapoo Woods, Halsted St, south of W 144th St Saturday, Feb 18 • 10 am Northwest North Central Southwest South ZONE KEY Fitness Hikes Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. Southwest Zone Midlothian Meadows -2.6 mi. Midlothian Meadows, Crawford Ave, north of W 159th St Saturday, Dec 17 • 10 am Teason’s Woods* -4 mi. Register at tinyurl.com/fittw Teason’s Woods, S Willow Springs Rd, south of Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83 Thursday, Jan 12 • 10 am Country Lane Woods* - 5 mi. Register at tinyurl.com/fhclw2 Country Lane Woods, 95th St, east of Flavin Rd/Willow Springs Rd Thursday, Jan 19 • 10 am Central Zone Sunset Bridge Meadow* - 6 mi. Register at tinyurl.com/fhsbm2 Sunset Bridge Meadow, North Ave, east of N 1st Ave, River Grove Thursday, Dec 8 • 9 am Brezina Woods* - 6 mi. Register at tinyurl.com/fhbrez Brezina Woods, N La Grange Rd, south of W Cermak Rd Saturday, Dec 17• 9 am 6