White Rock Nature Preserve
6438 Bluff Road, Valmeyer, Illinois, United States
About the White Rock Nature Preserve
White Rock Nature Preserve is a stunning park and tourist attraction located at 6438 Bluff Road in Valmeyer, Illinois, United States. This beautiful preserve offers visitors the chance to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of the area, with miles of hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife spotting. The tranquil setting of White Rock Nature Preserve provides a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, making it the perfect destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike, White Rock Nature Preserve has something for everyone to enjoy.
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6438 Bluff Rd, Valmeyer, IL 62295, United States
Opening hours of White Rock Nature Preserve
Monday:
07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday:
07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday:
07:00 - 19:00
Thursday:
07:00 - 19:00
Friday:
07:00 - 19:00
Saturday:
07:00 - 19:00
Sunday:
07:00 - 19:00
Reviews of White Rock Nature Preserve
"Nice trail with a lot of elevation. I would give it 5 stars but the parking is about a 1/4 mile from the trail head"
"I found good reviews on the White Rock Nature Preserve on AllTrails and decided to hike here with my dad, sister, and our dogs on a windy late-November morning and into the early afternoon. My sister and I frequent Salt Lick Trail, which is only 4 miles from White Rock NP. Combining the two would make for an excellent day trip of hiking. The first fifth of the trail is uphill and got my heart racing. There's a landing halfway up the incline called Madeline's Rest where you can step into the entrance of an old mine (now closed off) or take a break on one of the several benches. My sister spotted a tiny bat hanging from the ceiling of the overhang. The trail is an out-and-back in a hill prairie. I've never seen so many signs about staying within the property lines of the trail; but it was easy to do so as the trail is well-maintained, clearly marked, and easy to see the path. There are also stone benches at several spots throughout the trail. I'm glad we hiked after the leaves fell, as we wouldn't have had the same views of the valley earlier in the season. The trail provides beautiful views throughout the entire length. Just like at Salt Lick, you can hear a train in the valley passing by. The trail is dog-friendly as long as they are leashed. Our two dogs found an armadillo toward the end of the trail. I've never seen a live one before! At the end of the trail, right before your turn back, there's an even clearer view of the valley and a patch of grass that's flattened with a few deer trails leading to it. The parking lot is about a quarter mile from the beginning of the trail. There are no bathrooms or water fountains. At the beginning of the trail, there is a sign with trail maps and a place to clean your boots both before and after hiking. The trail itself is 3.3 miles and we gained 713 feet in elevation."
"A little tricky to get to the entrance. HINT: just read the sign at the tiny parking lot. Pretty good haul up the hillside once you get to it, which it also pretty steep coming back down. Once you’re up on the bluff, it’s realistically easy sailing. You can get in about 2.5 miles total if you also do the short scenic overlook."
"This was a good hike, but short, which is why I gave it only 4 stars. It is pretty much all uphill but once you get to the top elevation, the views are awesome. The whole trail is about 2-2.5 miles if you do the whole thing, from the car and back. You do have to park down the road a little and walk about half a mile total to get to the actual start of the trail. I would go again in warmer weather for sure."
"A nice, short and serene hike on a fall day. Either hiking boots or tennis shoes will do on this trail. This hike begins with a relatively steep and rocky quarter-mile that takes you to Madeline’s Rest where you can step inside a shallow cave and take a rest on one of the rock benches. Beyond the Rest, you have another quarter-mile of fairly steep terrain of the White Mine Trail that takes you to a fork in the pathway where you can choose either the quarter-mile North Ridgetop Trail or the mile long South Ridgetop Trail. Both trails are nice with a splendid overlook at the end of each. Along each trial, there are stone benches in strategic locations that give you rest when needed. Though the hike is nice, this may be the oddest location of any parking lot to trailhead proximity. After parking, you have to walk along the side of Bluff road for a block, then down a private drive for another 1000 feet before you even reach the trailhead. The trail should start at the parking lot, or put in a parking lot nearer the trailhead."
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