Hammel Woods - Route 59 Access
554 Brook Forest Avenue, Shorewood, IL 60404
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Hammel Woods - Route 59 Access is a beautiful park located in Shorewood, Illinois. Covering 445 acres, this preserve is part of the DuPage River preservation system, conserving over 1,500 acres of forest and wetland habitats. The park features three access areas: Crumby Recreation Area, DuPage River Access, and Route 59 Access. Visitors can enjoy 1.6 miles of natural surface trails for hiking and biking, as well as a 3.77-mile paved segment of the DuPage River Trail. Wildlife such as the long-tailed weasel and least weasel can be spotted in the area, along with a variety of plant species.
DuPage River Access offers additional amenities such as an off-leash dog park, primitive campsites for rental, and shoreline fishing on the DuPage River. Route 59 Access also provides access to shoreline fishing and a canoe/kayak launch. Permits are available for geocaching throughout the preserve. Visitors can stay updated on news and upcoming programs by following the Hammel Woods Facebook page. Donations to the Nature Foundation of Will County can help support education, conservation, and recreation programs within the Forest Preserve District.
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"Parking available. Paved, smooth trail. Stroller friendly. There are natural surface paths you can take also thruout."
"Great hiking trails, good views looking down over the river. Great for sledding too, if you're here in the winter! The birds and squirrels are a treat too. We saw a bunch of different birds all hanging out together, right next to a lil squirrel."
"Nice place to walk. Trails are clean, woods are nice and they have a bat house for “bat watching”."
"Review is for the river access. They really did a nice job removing the dam. (It had a great portage to begin with) You now can park and access the river from the parkin lot. No need to lug you rear to the dam. Nice curves cement walk to the river. Some step stones for fisherman. Water levels are low everywhere, but removal of the dam I do not think made a huge difference (2021)"
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