Lincoln Trail State Park
Illinois
The half-mile Beech Tree Trail enters a rare beech-maple preserve, while a longer oak-hickory loop and wooded lake shoreline support a fuller reset. The back half closes to vehicles in winter and the concession remains closed indefinitely.
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The half-mile Beech Tree Trail enters a rare beech-maple preserve, while a longer oak-hickory loop and wooded lake shoreline support a fuller reset. The back half closes to vehicles in winter and the concession remains closed indefinitely.
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