

Small woodland ridge with mature oaks, rolling trails and occasional views over the Illinois River valley. Great for seasonal color, intimate forest details, and low-angle compositions with exposed roots and leaf-carpeted paths. Trail is unpaved; parking available at a small lot/roadside pullout. Best at golden hour (sunrise/sunset) or after light rain for saturated colors. Expect ticks/insects in warm months; winters offer stark, graphic bare-branch scenes. No entrance fee.


Small woodland ridge with mature oaks, rolling trails and occasional views over the Illinois River valley. Great for seasonal color, intimate forest details, and low-angle compositions with exposed roots and leaf-carpeted paths. Trail is unpaved; parking available at a small lot/roadside pullout. Best at golden hour (sunrise/sunset) or after light rain for saturated colors. Expect ticks/insects in warm months; winters offer stark, graphic bare-branch scenes. No entrance fee.