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Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve

Overview: Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve is rated 4.7/5 from 765 Google reviews. This nature preserve offers beautiful trails, a creek, and opportunities for hiking, biking, and fishing. Amenities: Reviewers often mention restrooms nearby.

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4.7(765 reviews)

People say this nature preserve offers beautiful trails, a creek, and opportunities for hiking, biking, and fishing. They highlight the peaceful and relaxing vibe, and the well-maintained, clean, and safe environment. They also like the convenient parking and restrooms.

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Address18163 Checker Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047, USA

Phone(847) 367-6640

City pageArlington Heights

Imported fromArlington Heights, IL

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Michelle Foy6 months ago

Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve offers a nice place for a relaxing 1.9 mile hike. There is an option to go farther by following the various offshoot paths. Parking is very limited off of Old Hicks Road but there are not many people going onto the path so you should be fine. There is a varied turf combination of paved and gravel. The path is pretty even, smooth, well kept and good for all ages We saw what seemed to be a grasshopper migration (9/21/25). We stopped counting after 25! However we did count 7 furry caterpillars crossing the path. There were many species of prairie willow, berry trees, cat tails and a few wild mushrooms too. Lake County is offering a hiking challenge over the next couple months and it’s a fun way to see all that Lake County Forest Preserves has to offer!

Menoats Untouchable4 months ago

Its a great walk. Love the view. It gets cold in the winter.

R J2 years ago

One of my favorite spots to walk and enjoy nature and wonderful weather. It has many trails short, long and has benches to sit and relax. It has all gender bathrooms in the entrance of the preserve. I saw many birds, and deer before in there. I recommend it for walking, biking or even fishing ( it s catch and release), i saw a part of hatched egg 🪺

Liesela year ago

Excellent trails with many bridges. Circles some waterways so there are a nice variety of birds. They have planted trees along the path. In 15+ years this will be even better to provide shade. For now, it's mostly wide open prairie with water areas.

Vishal A2 years ago

The forest reserve is a hidden gem! The well-maintained trails and abundance of wildlife made it a perfect spot for nature enthusiasts...I loved the peaceful ambiance of the forest reserve. It's an ideal place to unwind and reconnect with nature...this is my fav place.

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