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.
Morning Park Passes are valid anytime from 8 AM - 12 PM
Afternoon Park Passes are valid anytime from 12 PM - 5 PM.
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
Robin: Our shortest trail, the most accessible for adventurers of all ages and abilities
Hawk: A medium-length trail that links our southern and northern trail systems
Owl: A short trail which departs from our main parking lot, the primary trail of our southern system