Arrowhead Lake Forest Preserve

About Arrowhead Lake Forest Preserve

At Arrowhead Lake, visitors can enjoy fishing, ample parking, and access to the Tinley Creek Trail System. This site is part of the Forest Preserves of Cook County and features accessible picnic shelters, making it an inviting destination for visitors of all abilities.

The paved loops of the Tinley Creek Trail System guide visitors over gently rolling hills, through prairies and forests, and alongside wetlands and ravines. The trail system includes a 9.4-mile paved loop and a 5-mile extension to Midlothian Meadow, offering scenic routes for walking, biking, and nature exploration.

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