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The preserve is a natural area suitable for bird-watching. Access to the preserve is located on Ipsen Road. To get to the preserve follow, the trail from the parking area under overhead electric transmission lines, across private property and under the I-90 bridge.

Acres: 158.4
Hiking Trails: 2 miles
Access Road: Yes. Located on Ipsen Road in Belvidere
Restrooms: Yes
Drinking Water: No
Pay Phone: No
Picnic Tables: No
Shelterhouse: No
Playground Equipment: No
Soccer Field: No
Fly Field: No
Horseback Trails: No
Campground Sites: No
Boat Launches: No
Canoe Access: Yes
18 Hole Golf Course: No
Special Facilities: No
Illinois Nature Preserve: No
Natural Area: Yes

Trail Map

Download a printable trail map here.

Location

7530 Ipsen Road Belvidere, IL

Located between Interstate I-90 and U.S. Highway 20 in Cherry Valley east of Mill Road Parking and the hiking trail to access the preserve are located at 7530 Ipsen Road in Belvidere. The parking area is located north of U.S. 20 and south of Newburg Road. The parking area can be reached by either road.