Waterfalls provide some of the most beautiful scenes in nature and Lake County is home to some great ones. This same path in April is livened by one of the best wildflower displays in Lake Metroparks. Penitentiary Glen Reservation HOGBACK RIDGE PARKĪ right-hand turn after following the Bluebell Valley Path down the steps and to the bank of Mill Creek will lead hikers to a large, fan-shaped waterfall. A small bench invites hikers to stop and enjoy the serenity of the area, listening to little more than the water and the birds. Greenway Corridor - Chair Factory Falls BAKER ROAD PARKīefore dropping into the Grand River Valley, the Sycamore Trail makes a brief stop at a deep, narrow ravine with a nice waterfall.īaker Road Park PENITENTIARY GLEN RESERVATIONĪ short jaunt along the Gorge Rim Loop Trail and a 141-step descent into the gorge reveals a lovely waterfall along Stoney Brook. Follow the winding footpath to discover beautiful waterfalls, while keeping an eye out for buzzards circling overhead or a grey heron stalking fish along. The trail to the waterfall overlook point is a natural surface with a steep grade. The waterfall can be accessed from the Greenway Corridor, either by parking at the Old Stone Schoolhouse in Concord Township or from the Environmental Learning Center. Today, the forest has reclaimed the waterfall and this stretch of Jordan Creek, creating one of the area’s most scenic waterfalls. From 1846 until the mill burned down in 1893, a variety of products including manure, hay forks, wooden bedsteads and chairs were manufactured here. Paine Falls Park GREENWAY CORRIDOR – CHAIR FACTORY FALLSĪ mill built at the site of this large waterfall used to be a hub of early industry in Concord. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 3 h 3 min to complete. Try this 9.3-mile loop trail near Willowbrook, Illinois. During the 1940’s & 1950’s, the park was also home to an amusement park. The creek used to serve as a power source for both a grist mill and a sawmill. Length 9.3 miElevation gain 400 ftRoute type Loop. Glen Park, the falls namesake, is a quiet village park with paved paths meandering around interconnected ponds. A wide and deep plunge pool collects the water before sending it downstream. Easy 4.4 (3068) Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve.

Paine Creek flows under the Paine Road bridge before spreading out into a large, two-tiered, fan-shaped waterfall. PAINE FALLS PARKĪ short walk (includes a hill and steps) leads to a view of one of the largest waterfalls in Lake Metroparks.

This list touches on our favorite Lake Metroparks’ waterfalls. Some of these cascades are easily accessible, while others require a bit of a hike to view them. Flanked by hemlocks, the deep ravines of southern Lake County frame several delightful waterfalls. And, arguably, one of the most popular aquatic highlights are waterfalls. The world abounds with prose espousing the virtues of just watching water. Lakes, ponds, rivers and even rain-water is captivating.

Glen waterfalls