Summer Hike Along Otter Creek Trail Near South Elgin, Illinois

 

Otter Creek Trail provided us with a nice paved trail for exploration after some pretty intense storms in the area. After the storms, we were looking for drier trails and were hoping to skip out on mosquitoes. Otter Creek Trail near St. Charles offered us the perfect trail to wander under these parameters. We enjoyed hiking the trail and discovering nature around Otter Creek.

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Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve Waterfall and Hike in South Elgin, Illinois

Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve Waterfall and Hike  in South Elgin, Illinois

Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve in South Elgin, IL makes for a perfect afternoon nature adventure exploring trails, woodlands, prairie, river views and even a waterfall. We capitalized on a beautiful sunny afternoon to wander through the captivating preserve.

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