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Thirty-five sites are open to the public featuring 106 miles of hiking trails, 45 miles of biking trails, 25 fishing areas, 6 campgrounds, 6 canoe launches, 36 miles of horse trails, and 18 sites with picnic areas & shelters, and a multitude of opportunities for wildlife viewing.
Glacial Park features rolling prairie, delta kames, oak savanna and the Nippersink Creek. It harbors 40 state endangered and threatened species and is home to the Lost Valley Visitor Center, the Historic Powers-Walker House, and lies within the boundaries of the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge.
Tucked away in the in the extreme northeastern part of McHenry County lies 521 acres of preserved open space known as North Branch Conservation Area. Due to its biologically rich ecosystems, the site is teeming with wildlife.
Pleasant Valley is the District's second largest site and is the largest property in McHenry County with no bisecting roads. Originally formed by glaciers, this site is a combination of wetland, prairie, and magnificent oak woodlands all at one site.
As a leader in environmental stewardship, McHenry County Conservation District employs a highly-professional and knowledgeable team. Collectively, staff holds an impressive wealth of knowledge all within one agency.
Located in the northwestern quadrant of the county, Brookdale offers a serene getaway from daily life. Visitors can enjoy a 1-mile mowed grass trail loop that traverses one side of the 11-acre pond, past a wildlife observation deck overlooking the water and up through a former pine plantation.
Trail Maps. Your donation to McHenry County Conservation Foundation will go toward protecting our natural heritage and the mission of McHenry County Conservation District.
The 93-acre Community Research Forest offers visitors a one-mile looped nature trail along relatively level ground with gentle slopes that crosses a couple of intermittent streams with stepping stones, making for an easy, single-file hike.
Know Before you Go. Weather, seasonal closures or safety concerns often dictate the closing of sites, trails, and launches. Check below for current conditions of sites and trails prior to heading out. General Site Closures, Alerts or Conditions. Bike Trails.
Thirty-five sites are open to the public featuring 106 miles of hiking trails, 45 miles of biking trails, 25 fishing areas, 6 campgrounds, 6 canoe launches, 36 miles of horse trails, and 18 sites with picnic areas & shelters, and a multitude of opportunities for wildlife viewing.