Name: Lake Trail
Rating: 3.0

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Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Lake · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly Kids will love keeping their eyes peeled for signs of wildlife in this area. For extra fun, bring a pair of binoculars with you, and they'll never want to leave.

Portions of this trail enter into the Brewster Creek Marsh Nature Preserve. Stay on the trail and observe posted signs.

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This lovely loop follows a crushed-rock path around Catfish Pond, Horsetail Pond, and Beaver Slough. In addition to plenty of serene pond views, the area is rich in birds and local wildlife.

Flora & Fauna

Look for ducks, cranes, herons, hawks, owls, and beavers as you explore.

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Land Manager: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

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Eric Ashley

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3.0 from 1 vote

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in Pratt's Wayne Woods Forest Preserve

#35933

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#3

in Pratt's Wayne Woods Fo…

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Aug 26, 2017 near Wayne, IL

Lots of these small white flowers everywhere.

Aug 26, 2017 near Wayne, IL

Usually we see turtles sunbathing, but can you see the amphibian here?

Aug 26, 2017 near Wayne, IL

One of the many small fish you can see in these small lakes/ponds.

Aug 26, 2017 near Wayne, IL

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Lake Trail

“A short, rewarding loop around Beaver Slough, Horsetail Pond, and Catfish Pond. ”

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Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Lake · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly Kids will love keeping their eyes peeled for signs of wildlife in this area. For extra fun, bring a pair of binoculars with you, and they'll never want to leave.

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Flora & Fauna

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Trail Ratings

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#35933

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#371

#35,933

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