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Hadley Valley - Gougar Road Access
18311 Gougar Rd, Joliet, IL 60432, United States
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Ja
Review №1

Nice, well maintained trail. Good parking.

C
Review №2

Really nice place to go for a long walk. Not suitable for bikes unless it’s a mountain bike. Nice scenery and a low grade, easy walk. Well worth it.

Th
Review №3

Pleasant place to walk. Would prefer a paved path, but that might not be good for the horses you may meet.

Ma
Review №4

Nice crushed gravel trail through the prairie with benches along the way. Be warned that on a hot sunny day, there is almost no shade, but otherwise its a nice journey with good views.

Ti
Review №5

If you enjoy walking or running in a natural environment, this is a good place to try out.

do
Review №6

Cedar trail needs paving. The large gravel can easy turn ankles.

Je
Review №7

I love this trail! I walk and run this trail with my puppy 4 to 5 times a week. In the morning, the sunrises are just beautiful. At night, there are more people but the ranches come over with their horses and it makes great pictures with a sunset. One of my favorite places

Ni
Review №8

Its a great place to get sun while jogging or walking your dog!

Le
Review №9

Best location historical significance is everywhere.

Ta
Review №10

Great place for runs or short hikes!

Ma
Review №11

I enjoy the walks and beautiful scenery at this trails in Joliet. Everytime I come I feel peace and the walk is almost an hour at slow pace.

Je
Review №12

Good place for a walk...

Ja
Review №13

Nice to walk

El
Review №14

Great 2.5 mile loop worh gravel path. Perfect for walks, runs, and enjoying natures scenery!

ye
Review №15

Great place for a run.

Su
Review №16

We enjoy walking here when its cool. You never know what youll se there, like this beautiful Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly.

Cr
Review №17

This is a great place to go for a walk or a run. The main loop is just over 2.5 miles. And there are some small hills to get your blood pumping.It’s pretty wide open. So wear sunscreen and bring some water.You could also ride your bike here, but I wouldn’t recommend it. It’s kind of short and a little rough in spots. Not worth the trouble, in my opinion.If you do decide to ride your bike here, you can add in the part that crosses Gougar Road and goes up to Bruce Road. But that part is particularly rough.Another option is to cross Route 6 where it meets Farrell Road and go south under a beautiful canopy of trees into Pilcher Park.

Ro
Review №18

Trails were in good condition.

Ju
Review №19

Get lost in nature!

Mi
Review №20

Love the Nature that is offered by this place along with the great running/hucking trails

Ta
Review №21

Awesome place for walking or running in laps

Sm
Review №22

Beautiful place to get in touch with nature either drive through or pull over and walk

Wi
Review №23

This trail has really small crushed limestone gravel. It can get into your shoes, but the views are worth it, scan the edges of the woods for deer, usually see groups of deer close to the trail near dusk.

Pa
Review №24

Love this preserve! Great for all activities and a great view. Its wide open so you feel very safe. Lots of folks recreating, walking dogs and riding horses. There are some hills so you get more of a challenge.

Sp
Review №25

This trail looks AMAZING right now. The wildflowers and birds and bugs of all kinds are thriving on this trail. Lots to see!

su
Review №26

Great place if people would pick up after their animals!!!

Ju
Review №27

I Enjoy it, every step every time

Sa
Review №28

Excellent trail. Beautiful vegetation.

Ru
Review №29

Peaceful and great area for a long run. Water fountains at two of the parking lots/entrances. Lots of wildlife too, saw a red-tail hawk there just last week!

Ch
Review №30

Such a beautiful place to ride bikes.

Pa
Review №31

My favorite place to take a peaceful walk. Not too far off the beaten path but secluded enough to really enjoy nature

Ja
Review №32

Hadley Valley is a nice and simple way to reconnect with nature. Thanks path is great for a nice walk or jog and if youre lucky you might just see a few horses!

De
Review №33

Great walking path, if you dont mind the evidence of horse crossing. Connects to other paths like Pilcher Park. People you pass always waive hi.

Je
Review №34

This place is pretty cool. Need more parking access

Jo
Review №35

Took the almost 13 mile trek down to the botanical garden with the family on fathers day. Awesome and hilly ride! Tough with a trail bike for the kiddo. What a workout.

Cl
Review №36

I that the is surrounded by a body of water. Very friendly people who on the .

Ju
Review №37

Beautiful spot for an easy walk.

El
Review №38

The best place to walk

Pe
Review №39

Great trail to run, bike or walk.

Ba
Review №40

I actually love this trail. I walk there daily. Only bad thing is they bring the horses out here and they make a mess.

Je
Review №41

Scenic and good access to trail. Enjoy it now before Urban sprawl takes over Homer

Mi
Review №42

Nice place to stop and take a walk on the trails

Ri
Review №43

Nice surface with a bit of elevation

Jo
Review №44

This is a excellent place to ride your bike, or a horse if youre into that kinda thing.

Ti
Review №45

Long trail very dry one water source it tastes like well water and you have to run it awhile to get to get it even drinkable not many rest stops one small shade area mid way thru the trail theres alot of wildlife if youre into that sort of thing lots of butterflies and dragonflies many birds different species like cardinals near these certain bushes and egrets near the pond/swampy areas its a good trail for exercise or to het some sun not really the type to just play around the trail is long and theres no way out you have to push thru it be prepared for a journey with lots of wildlife saw my 1st deer out there yesterday it was kinda scary but cool definitely if its a hot day bring water with you for sure

Do
Review №46

I enjoy coming here to run. Great scenery, but yes, the horse droppings becomes an obstacle.

nP
Review №47

Good walking trails, my dog loves it

jo
Review №48

Very beautiful

Je
Review №49

Great place to walk

Ro
Review №50

Good place to lost weight!

Tj
Review №51

Peaceful place to get out and enjoy nature.

Jo
Review №52

Nice place for a walk.

Ak
Review №53

Serenity

Ed
Review №54

Great place to run or walk, nice community but horse be on the track

Le
Review №55

I love it

La
Review №56

Beautiful flowers

Cr
Review №57

Perfect place to get a good walk in.

Na
Review №58

Its a true prairie

La
Review №59

Peaceful and quiet. Just a beautiful place.

An
Review №60

Very nice walk

de
Review №61

Love this trail. It is very peaceful.

Ti
Review №62

Nature, fresh air, deer who could ask for more.

Ja
Review №63

Nice gravel trail with some deer!

Je
Review №64

5 stars

Ha
Review №65

Great place for a walk or run

BR
Review №66

Lots of water fowls and great picture opportunities by the creek

Jo
Review №67

Beautiful

Hm
Review №68

What is this?

Mi
Review №69

VERY PEACEFUL

Ka
Review №70

Great Apples

cu
Review №71

Nice workout in the outdoor

Sa
Review №72

Its great

Re
Review №73

Like bringing the dogs here

Sh
Review №74

Good place

Ja
Review №75

Very nice walk path

R4
Review №76

How long is the track

AL
Review №77

So beautiful

Ra
Review №78

Toilets are halfway through the park

Pu
Review №79

Beatuyfull walk park

Jo
Review №80

Ideal location for a short run

Ed
Review №81

Love it

Br
Review №82

Great morning run

Da
Review №83

Great place to walk

Sa
Review №84

Awesome scenic trail

Sh
Review №85

Great exercise

Jo
Review №86

Beautiful

Ki
Review №87

Gorgeous area, beautiful trails

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  • Address:18311 Gougar Rd, Joliet, IL 60432, United States
  • Site:http://reconnectwithnature.org/preserves-trails/Hadley-Valley-Gougar
  • Phone:+1 815-727-8700
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
  • Nature preserve
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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