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Visit The Trails
Park Access Pass Hours and Guidelines

Registration is required to visit the trails at Nell's Woodland. Obtain a free park pass here.

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Morning Park Passes are valid anytime from 8 AM - 12 PM

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Afternoon Park Passes are valid anytime from 12 PM - 5 PM.

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Is your party larger than 10? Give us a call at 815-331-1078

Trails

Nell's Woodland is home to 6800 feet of walking trails; experience the beauty and serenity of the preserve by traversing its paths.

There are three distinct trails at Nell's Woodland: North Ridge, Center Ridge, and South Ridge. Provided maps and trail markers in the woodland outline the journeys and intersections of each trail. 

Eagle: Our longest trail, discover and find inspiration from the ravine outlooks on this journey

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Robin: Our shortest trail, the most accessible for adventurers of all ages and abilities

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Hawk: A medium-length trail that links our southern and northern trail systems

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Owl: A short trail which departs from our main parking lot, the primary trail of our southern system

Nell's Woodland

The Nell's Foundation

2000 Alexis Ave.

Ottawa, IL 61350

815-331-1078

The Nell's Woodland Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to facilitating a meaningful and connected relationship to nature through programs that support stewardship in the areas of Ecology, Health & Wellness, and the Arts utilizing our inspirational 58-acre preserve located in Ottawa, IL.  

© 2023 by The Nell's Woodland Foundation 

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