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conservation areas

:: Anderson Bend Conservation Area*

:: Beaver Bluffs

:: Distillery Conservation Area*

:: Edward's Park and Conservation Area

:: Elmhurst Chicago Stone Wetland

:: Flora Prairie Nature Preserve

:: Green Giant Prairie

:: Kinnikinnick Creek Conservation Area

:: Kishwaukee Bottoms

:: LIB Conservation Area*

:: Long Prairie Trail

:: Nelson Ford*

:: O. O. Stimes Memorial Park

:: Sewell

:: Spencer Conservation Area

:: Tuttle Clarkson Natural Area

:: Wagner

LONG PRAIRIE TRAIL

This 14.2 mile asphalt Long Prairie Trail bisects Northern Boone County.  


::Getting There

Runs East-West; Parking lots in Caledonia, Poplar Grove and County Line Rd. in Capron

14.2 miles (172.7 acres).


::Natural Considerations
The trail passes through woodlands, cultivated fields, native prairie and the towns of Capron, Poplar Grove and Caledonia. 


::History

The Long Prairie Trail follows the Kenosha Division Line railroad bed.


::Opportunities for Fun

Hiking, biking, rollerblading. ABSOLUTELY NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES (ATV'S SNOWMOBILES) ALLOWED AT ANY TIME.

::Activities and Facilities
Parking is available in Caledonia, Poplar Grove and at County Line Road in Capron.