Hike the Cap Sauers and Swallow Cliff Loop
Illinois › Swallow Cliff Forest
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Activities:
Mountain Biking, Running, Hiking, Fitness
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Skill Level:
Intermediate
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Season:
Spring, Summer, Autumn
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Trail Type:
Loop
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RT Distance:
4.74 Miles
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Elevation Gain:
259 Feet
Scenic forest hikes open to hiking, mountain biking, and trail running.
The Swallows Cliff Woods, an 800 acre preserve, is known for its 100 ft bluff that provides visitors with a steep stair workout. On top of the bluff, however, there are less strenuous trail options, leading through the hilly, forested terrain, past wetlands and streams.
Photo Credit: yooperann and John W. Iwanski
Pack List
- Hiking boots
- Water
- Sun protection
A little elevation and lots of people but we are in suburban Chicago.
about 1 year ago
Nearby Adventures
Backpack the Yellow Trail at Sand Ridge State Forest
Illinois / Sand Ridge State Forest: Parking Lot 2 (Yellow Trailhead)
Park in Parking lot 2 on E. Co. Rd. 2300 N - from there you'll find the trail head for the Yellow/Red Trails. The Yellow Trail is the large 14.8 mile loop you'll follow for the whole trip.
