Goodenow Grove Hike
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- Goodenow offers a mix of bottomland woods and open savanna.
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- Early in the hike, the trail pulls alongside a 40-foot-deep wooded ravine carved out by Plum Creek.
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- The 1-mile loop section of the hike guides you along a wide, mowed path that runs through open space sprinkled with pines, oaks, apple trees, and shrubs.
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- Climbing a gradual hill, you’ll have a nice view of the landscape of shrubs, thickets, and woods.
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- On the final section of the hike, the scenery gets wetter as you pass viewing platforms overlooking marshy areas and a small pond.
The hike at Goodenow Grove Forest Preserve is featured in 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Chicago. The book is available on Amazon.com; you can also buy a description of this particular hike on Trails.com.
