Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve County Highway 4, Galesburg, IL 61401
About the Business
Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve is a park and tourist attraction located at County Highway 4 in Galesburg, Illinois, United States. The preserve, also known as Western Illinois Nature Group, was established to preserve a forested property in west central Illinois for the enjoyment of future generations. The institution seeks financial support from the community and organizations to maintain the wooded area. The property is closed to the public during Spring Turkey hunting season and Fall Deer hunting through IRAP. Guided hikes and events are organized throughout the year, such as a Wildflower Identification Hike and quarterly board meetings. Membership renewal and donations can be made online or by mail. Birdies for Charity donations are welcomed to support the preserve. Trails are closed during October and December for hunting. Visitors are reminded to be respectful of hunters on the property and follow safety guidelines. Bequests to Western Illinois Nature Group are encouraged to support the preservation of Blackthorn Hill for future generations. Please note that water is shut off during winter and will be turned on in the spring.
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Location & Phone number
Co Hwy 4, Galesburg, IL 61401, United States
Hours open
Monday:
06:00 - 21:00
Tuesday:
06:00 - 21:00
Wednesday:
06:00 - 21:00
Thursday:
06:00 - 21:00
Friday:
06:00 - 21:00
Saturday:
06:00 - 21:00
Sunday:
06:00 - 21:00
Reviews
"Nice lil walk with me pup! Got home and had a few stowaways aka tics. Tis the season. Just be cautious. Otherwise nice quies stroll."
"We didn’t know this place existed and was real glad we decided to check it out. Nice wide trails, nice pavilions and seating. Actually in the woods and many wild flowers on other side. No other people were around which is also a very nice touch."
"Great place to hike! We did a 2 mile winter hike with our Boy Scouts and they loved it! Well maintained paths marked for directions towards and away from the starting point. The entire troop enjoyed the winter hike but I think they enjoyed getting into the warm cars more!lol"
"This is an AMAZING trail! I just walked for an hour and a half. There are still a lot of side trails that I did not explore yet. I am not a very athletic person and I believe it was an easy walk. No paved walkways which I love. The trails are pretty smooth for the most part and there is a lot to see here."
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