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SWEET WOODS FOREST PRESERVE

Location: GLENNWOOD, Illinois
Ride Type: Many Trails To Choose
Trail Type: Dual Track 60%
Single Track 40%
Distance: 20.00 miles (32.18 KM)
Duration: 3 - 4 Hours
Elevation Gain: 30 Feet (9 Meters)
Climbing: Steep and Technical
Skill Level: Something for everyone
User Density: not specified.

Trail Description:
This trail has something for everyone. Dual track with rolling terrian. Which leads into alot of technical single tracks which can drop of by 30 feet next to a river. A lot single of figure eight tracks that require skills next to the drop that leads back into the main trail.

How to get there:
Take Interstate 394 South to Glenwood Dyre Rd exit turn right to St. Lawrence Ave. turn right to Glenwood Lansing Rd. then turn left to Cottage Grove st. (north) look for Sweet Woods Forest Preserve entrance on your left. park at the end of prking lot head past stone patio to trail entrance

Additional Notes:
Be careful of some horse crap and small pointy tree stumps in some areas.