Palos Trails, Hike Hidden Pond Woods - West, 4.0 or 5.7 Mi

This hike begins at Hidden Pond Woods West which can be tricky to find so check the map beforehand - it must be entered from the northbound lanes of LaGrange Rd and is between 87th and 95th Streets. We'll start south and follow the trail along Kean Ave, go south of Belly Deep Slough, then cross under LaGrange and head back north, passing Cranberry Slough, crossing 95th Street, passing by Hogwash Slough, and then coming back to the Orange Trail. At this point, those that desire can return to the parking lot, crossing under LaGrange again. Those that want 1.7 miles more will take the loop to the north consisting of the Yellow and Orange trails before returning to the parking lot. Nice trails, mostly crushed stone and some natural and wooded, not tough but some hills.

If it has rained recently, the beginning part can be muddy - so be prepared just in case!

Maps at:
FPCC_Palos_TrailMap_Web_2024

Southwest Zone Map - Forest Preserves of Cook County