Karyn M.
5/4/2025
Prairie Wolf has a 1-mile self-guided trail and a 1.75 -mile for hiking, biking and XC skiing. The preserve includes a 20-acre wetland as part of its 435 acres. Enter off Rt22. The Prairie Wolf...
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11403 IL Highway 22
Deerfield, IL 60015
Prairie Wolf Slough is a 435-acre nature preserve located in Highland Park, IL. It features a 20-acre wetland, wet prairie, and oak woodlands, as well as a 1.75-mile trail for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. The preserve is known for its restoration efforts, with hundreds of volunteers helping to transform an old agricultural field into a habitat for native species.
In the early 1970s, the Lake County Forest Preserves acquired 150 acres of land north of Old Mill Road, and additional land was purchased between 1976 and 1979. Prairie Wolf Slough is a haven for wildlife, with over 61,000 plants planted to provide habitat for birds, frogs, turtles, and other animals. Visitors are encouraged to keep dogs leashed and on trails, and a separate entrance is available for the Prairie Wolf Dog Park, which requires a permit for entry.
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5.05 reviews
Bianca R.
10/9/2024
Great little trail! Stroller and dog friendly! Great for bird watching! Can't wait to visit again!
Angela S.
10/10/2020
I'm a sucker for nature and also tend to suffer from FOMO. I can't tell you how many times over the past few years I've passed by Prairie Wolf, wondering why I've never stopped to check it out....
Cassie S.
7/6/2020
Nice little trail tucked in between the houses and commercial developments along 22. The park is primarily restored wetland marsh along one of the forks of the north branch of the Chicago River....
Peter S.
3/25/2018
One of the best spots for bird watching & wildlife spotting in the neighborhood! Prairie Wolf Forest Preserve (often confused for the Prairie Wolf Dog Park, which is a mile around the corner on...
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