
We opted to walk along the lower trail which follows the lake. Independence Grove has approximately 6.25 miles of trails. The trail that we chose loops the lake and runs a little over 2 miles. If you are walking with little ones, the trail is fairly easy. Before starting, make sure that you have hit the restroom especially when walking with the little ones. There is a restroom towards the end of the trail, so if you have to go in the middle, you are a little out of luck.

While you are hiking, you will notice some other fun things to do at Independence Grove. There is a beach that I highly recommend. The beach area is fairly shallow and calm, so in the summer it is an ideal place to bring little ones. There are fish in the lake, so kids usually love look for some at the beach. We usually bring a long a picnic and camp out for the day. In the summer, there are also concerts on Tuesdays. I have not made it to one of these events yet. However, I am told that they are quite fun!

The preserve is really a beautiful spot. A couple of years ago, we attended a wedding there with the beautiful lake as a back drop. As you can see, Independence Grove is full of activity. I cannot possibly capture it all!
Parking at Independence Grove is free for Lake Country residents. Parking costs $5 Monday-Thursday and $10 Friday-Sunday for non-residents. There are separate charges for beach admission as well as marina, boat and bike rentals. Independence Grove is located at 16400 W Buckley Rd in
Libertyville.
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