Ryerson Woods is a 552-acre forest preserve. With 279 acres officially dedicated as an Illinois Nature Preserve, Ryerson is home to several rare species, including the blue-spotted salamander, wood frog, eastern massasauga rattlesnake, red-shouldered hawk, veery, and purple fringed orchid.
The preserve includes six miles of flat trails that wind through a forest and follow a river that are open to hikers and - when snow is at least 4" deep - cross-country skiers.
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