Openlands Lakeshore Preserve
What to expect:The Openlands Lakeshore Preserve is a 72-acre Illinois Nature Preserve in the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve. This area encompasses wooded ravines and some of our region’s most magnificent views of Lake Michigan. It has three unique ecosystems — ravines, bluffs, and lakefront. These rare and fragile ecosystems exist together in only a few places in the region. Our hike includes walking on top of the bluff enjoying the restoration of native plants and then down to the lakeshore for a walk closer to the water. Our return route takes us up the Bartlett Ravine and the 5 interpretative art pieces that seeks to “give voice” to aspects of the natural landscape that may go unnoticed. This hike is only 2.75 miles, but very”hilly” when taking into account the stairs and path up the ravine.
During the hike, there will be a 15-minute part of the trail that is a silent walk, so that each person can more fully appreciate the sounds of nature.
If you did not fill out the Annual Registration Waiver yet, please add it to the cart.
What to expect:The Openlands Lakeshore Preserve is a 72-acre Illinois Nature Preserve in the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve. This area encompasses wooded ravines and some of our region’s most magnificent views of Lake Michigan. It has three unique ecosystems — ravines, bluffs, and lakefront. These rare and fragile ecosystems exist together in only a few places in the region. Our hike includes walking on top of the bluff enjoying the restoration of native plants and then down to the lakeshore for a walk closer to the water. Our return route takes us up the Bartlett Ravine and the 5 interpretative art pieces that seeks to “give voice” to aspects of the natural landscape that may go unnoticed. This hike is only 2.75 miles, but very”hilly” when taking into account the stairs and path up the ravine.
During the hike, there will be a 15-minute part of the trail that is a silent walk, so that each person can more fully appreciate the sounds of nature.
If you did not fill out the Annual Registration Waiver yet, please add it to the cart.
What to expect:The Openlands Lakeshore Preserve is a 72-acre Illinois Nature Preserve in the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve. This area encompasses wooded ravines and some of our region’s most magnificent views of Lake Michigan. It has three unique ecosystems — ravines, bluffs, and lakefront. These rare and fragile ecosystems exist together in only a few places in the region. Our hike includes walking on top of the bluff enjoying the restoration of native plants and then down to the lakeshore for a walk closer to the water. Our return route takes us up the Bartlett Ravine and the 5 interpretative art pieces that seeks to “give voice” to aspects of the natural landscape that may go unnoticed. This hike is only 2.75 miles, but very”hilly” when taking into account the stairs and path up the ravine.
During the hike, there will be a 15-minute part of the trail that is a silent walk, so that each person can more fully appreciate the sounds of nature.
If you did not fill out the Annual Registration Waiver yet, please add it to the cart.