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Buffalo Creek Reservoir loop from Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve

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Buffalo Creek Reservoir loop from Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve

Easy

2.9

(12)

67

hikers

Buffalo Creek Reservoir loop from Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve

01:32

5.93km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

497 m

Bench With View of Buffalo Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve opens up to 408 acres with 5.5 miles of gravel trails open to walking, biking, and cross-country skiing along restored prairies, wetlands, and alongside the Buffalo Creek Reservoir.

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2

1.14 km

Buffalo Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Though created for flood control, Buffalo Creek Reservoir enchants hikers with wetland beauty. Meandering trails surround the 34-acre lake, inviting observation of native plants, birds, and other wildlife drawn to the watery habitat.

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B

5.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

122 m

Surfaces

5.56 km

162 m

122 m

< 100 m

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