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Red Gate Woods

Willow Springs

Download AllTrails or a trail map—lots of intersections
Expect mountain bikers; stay alert on narrow trails
Dogs welcome on-leash only

Oak woodland forest preserve with 42 miles of single-track trails and a hidden piece of atomic history: the burial site of the world's first nuclear reactor.

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  • forest preserve trails
  • Manhattan Project history
  • woodland hiking
  • dog-friendly paths
  • Willow Springs

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