

Small riverside preserve at the confluence of the Rock and Pecatonica Rivers offering meandering trails, river bends, oxbow wetlands and seasonal marsh grasses. Great for intimate waterscape compositions, birding and fall color. Best at golden hour or overcast for muted reflections. Accessible trails and roadside parking on Charles St; no fees. Weekday mornings have fewer visitors; dress for ticks in summer.


Small riverside preserve at the confluence of the Rock and Pecatonica Rivers offering meandering trails, river bends, oxbow wetlands and seasonal marsh grasses. Great for intimate waterscape compositions, birding and fall color. Best at golden hour or overcast for muted reflections. Accessible trails and roadside parking on Charles St; no fees. Weekday mornings have fewer visitors; dress for ticks in summer.