Wolf Road Woods

Wolf Road Woods is part of the Forest Preserves of Cook County and features accessible picnic shelters, offering an inclusive and scenic setting for outdoor recreation, picnics, and exploring nature.

At 15,000 acres, the Palos Preserves in southwest Cook County represent the largest concentration of preserved land in the Forest Preserves. Thanks to more than three decades of habitat restoration, they also contain some of the highest-quality natural areas in the county.

The Palos Preserves are home to an extensive mixed-use trail system, including the paved Cal-Sag Trail, which crosses many of these preserves to the south, and the paved Centennial Trail/John Husar I&M Canal Trail system to the north. These trails connect many popular destinations such as the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Pulaski Woods, Saganashkee Slough, and Maple Lake, which features a mountain bike staging area and nearly 40 miles of unpaved trail access.

Parking at the Palos Forest Preserves is easy, and Forest Preserves of Cook County hours are from sunrise to sunset, making it convenient for day visits and extended outdoor adventures.