Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

Category: Nature preserve

Address: Lemont, IL 60439, USA

Phone: +16309337248

Reviews

D. Segura

Jul 19, 2022

It’s a lovely oasis of trails and nature, but it seems like terrible planning to close both the parking lot and the alternate way to get to the falls. Took the nephews there to cool off and see some nature, but chose to just see some nature and get some energy out. Probably hiked for a couple miles. The places of shade and rest were cool and appreciated. Crazy city folk walked and biked right past ripened black raspberries. *The officials REALLY need to go on a poison ivy eradication tour! Stay in the path and stop to observe some lovely wildflowers and fauna. We saw a beautiful snake (not venomous).

Jagan Gnanasambandam

Jun 19, 2022

A small waterfall located in the middle of dense wood. The waterfall can be reached either from a parking lot located half a mile, or it’s a 3 mile walk from the main Waterfall Glenn parking lot. The trail is paved with rocks, easy to walk and stroller friendly. There is a lookout point right next to the waterfall. The trail is good for biking and running.

RG 2.0

May 15, 2022

Wonderful! Loved the trails which are very walkable. Lots of paths down by the river too. Great place for a respite from suburbia.

Ajimon Thomas

Feb 10, 2022

I went there 2 weeks back. It was really cold and everything was frozen. But it was so beautiful. If you donot want to hike the entire trail, but just see the falls, park on the waterfall parking lot and go from there. I wouldnt call say it is a hike, but definitely a nice way to enjoy nature if you are in the Chicago area.

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Questions & Answers

Is this pet friendly because I have to dogs who I want to take with Thank you!

Marie Frais | Jun 14, 2018
Mike Zaczek | Jun 15, 2018

Yes

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Are there restrooms?

tyLily Padilla | Aug 17, 2020
Maria E Ramirez_Barriga | Aug 18, 2020

Mobile restrooms only,but not to clean...

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Do they charge for people to go there?

Jessica valdez | Jun 13, 2020
Angela Wanner | Jun 14, 2020

Nope. Its totally free, including parking along the roadside.

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Does anyone know how long the trail is to the waterfall?

Kelly Lehman | Jun 14, 2018
Daniel Gaull | Jun 15, 2018

The waterfall is towards the "end" of the loop. The whole trail is a 9.5-mile loop, so you'll have to go "backwards" to get to the waterfall in about 0.5 miles, or do a full 10-11 mile loop (the "start" is where the signs say "0.0 miles")

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Is it open this weekend of June 27th-28th

Camille Reyes | Jul 18, 2020
Leonard | Jul 19, 2020

Yes it will be as we are entering Phase IV of reopening - dont forget to bring your water bottle!

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Is it free ?! Even for our of state visitors?

Mark Davis | Jun 13, 2020
Sara Rohlicek | Jun 14, 2020

Yes!

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What are the best waterfalls there and nearest parking lots?

Michelle Wong | Jun 14, 2019
SL Franklin | Jun 15, 2019

There are two parking lots. One on Cass. This one is on the other side of the forest - 9 miles around to the waterfalls. Second one off Bluff Rd. The falls are about half mile from the lot.

Are the trails full of snow still or more mud and water?

Angela Freeman | Mar 15, 2021
Denise Tamborski | Mar 16, 2021

Was there wed and they were still good

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