Name: Ray Lake Forest Preserve Trail
Rating: 4.0

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Grass/natural surface trail

Need to Know

Access to Ray Lake trails are from the parking lots on Erhardt Road and Gilmer Road.

Description

Short grass/natural surface trail creates a small loop connecting to a portion of the Fort Hill Trail.

Flora & Fauna

Within Ray Lake are three wetlands, woodlands with predominantly bur oak, hickory and cherry trees, and sprawling grasslands enjoyed by a variety of bird species. Two peninsulas separate two large wetlands, and a hilly area along the northeast side of the preserve offers a scenic view of all three wetlands.